Emerson Elementary School

254 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located at 44 N. Vine St. in Westerville, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Westerville City School District. Situated in the heart of the historic Uptown Westerville area, the school is known for its strong connection to the local community and its long-standing tradition of academic excellence. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, supported by a dedicated staff committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of the Westerville City School District, Emerson Elementary benefits from a comprehensive curriculum, a variety of extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning and active participation. Because of its central location, it remains a focal point for many families in the area, often praised for its small-school feel while providing the resources and stability associated with a well-established suburban school district.

254

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	18
Black	26
Asian	9
Two or More	43

White
158 (62.2%)
Two or More
43 (16.9%)
Black
26 (10.2%)
Hispanic
18 (7.1%)
Asian
9 (3.5%)

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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-7080
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 50