At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
429
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
10%-43.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Emerson Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Elmhurst, Illinois. The school enrolls 429 students. It is part of the Elmhurst SD 205 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictElmhurst SD 205
County17043
CityElmhurst
ZIP60126
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171397001746
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment429
White72.7%
Hispanic / Latino11.9%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
72.7%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
0.9%
Asian
7.9%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.