Emerson Elementary School

323 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located in the heart of Lakewood, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Lakewood City School District, the school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment balanced with social-emotional learning. Emerson prides itself on fostering a neighborhood-centered culture where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth and help children reach their full potential within a diverse and inclusive setting.

Beyond the classroom, Emerson Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong community partnerships. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging participation in arts, athletics, and academic clubs. With its convenient location on Clifton Boulevard, the school maintains a strong connection to the surrounding Lakewood community, often hosting events that encourage parental involvement and civic engagement, ensuring that students feel connected to both their school and the broader neighborhood.

323

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	28
Black	22
Asian	9
Two or More	30

White
234 (72.4%)
Two or More
30 (9.3%)
Hispanic
28 (8.7%)
Black
22 (6.8%)
Asian
9 (2.8%)

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:	Lakewood City
Phone:	(216)529-4254
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 52