Emery Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
94%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Emery Elementary School?
254 students attend Emery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Emery Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emery Elementary School?
Emery Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emery Elementary School offer ?
Emery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Emery Elementary School part of?
Emery Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
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