Emerson Elem School

www.bsd100.or/emerson/

260 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located at 6850 31st St in Berwyn, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Berwyn South School District 100. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive atmosphere for diverse learners. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for future success, Emerson emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of essential social and emotional skills during the formative elementary years.

The school is situated in a residential area of Berwyn, acting as a neighborhood hub for families and children. Like many schools in the district, Emerson benefits from community-focused programming and a commitment to integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies into the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and the surrounding community, Emerson Elementary aims to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and long-term academic growth.

260

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	200
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Hispanic
200 (76.9%)
White
37 (14.2%)
Black
19 (7.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berwyn South SD 100
Phone:	(708)795-2322
Website:	http://www.bsd100.or/emerson/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 43