Emerson Elem School

(708)450-2002

www.maywood89.org

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located at 311 Washington Blvd in Maywood, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Proviso Township area. As part of the local community infrastructure, the school is dedicated to providing core primary education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their future transition into middle school.

The school operates as a neighborhood anchor, reflecting the diverse and evolving character of Maywood. Like many schools in the region, Emerson Elementary typically emphasizes fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while striving to create a supportive environment for its student body. It plays a significant role in the daily life of local families, acting as a center for community engagement and a key provider of resources for its young learners.

364

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	171
Black	181
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Black
181 (49.7%)
Hispanic
171 (47.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
White
4 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Phone:	(708)450-2002
Website:	http://www.maywood89.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 35

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 52