Emerson Elementary School

Emerson Elementary School, a low-enrollment K-5 school in Westerville, Ohio, overseen by Westerville City, instructs 254 students, covering grades 1 through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 37% smaller than the state mean of about 404.

Emerson Elementary School is one of 24 schools operated by Westerville City, a district that caters to 14,589 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Emerson Elementary School shows that the largest single group is White, at 62% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 17% multiracial, 10% Black, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Franklin County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, Emerson Elementary School logs 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Emerson Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 24% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is below Franklin County's rate of about 41%.

After controlling for student poverty, Emerson Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 79.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 85.7%.

In the area at large, Franklin County reports that median household income runs about $75,176, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Franklin County's 402 public schools (combined enrollment of about 195,359 students), Emerson Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Hanby Building Elementary School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Emerson Elementary School at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 74.2%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 21%: 322 students in 2018 compared to 254 in 2025. Asian enrollment moved from 8% to 4% across the same window. Class-load math has loosened: from 18.2:1 in 2018 to 22.4:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Emerson Elementary School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.