Enrollment
394
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COALGATE·NCES 400813000341
Emerson Elementary School
111 Fox Ave, Coalgate, OK 74538 · (580) 927-2351 · Coal County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL394 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
280 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 45 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 62 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 49 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 42 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 52 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (56) is 8% larger than its 6th grade class (52).
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within COALGATE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Emerson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School this school | 394 | 71.1% | N/A |
| Cross Timbers Elementary School Tecumseh | 409 | 71.6% | N/A |
| Tonkawa Elementary School Tonkawa | 402 | 72.6% | 33.7% |
| Beggs Elementary School Beggs | 397 | 70.8% | 45.9% |
| Valliant Elementary School Valliant | 416 | 69.5% | 44.9% |
| Silo Early Childhood Center Durant | 400 | 70.8% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Emerson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 394 | #351 of 941 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #60 of 708 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #380 of 708 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.1% | #453 of 876 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +14.9% | #51 of 164 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
394
+92 (+30%) vs 2020
+52% since 1990-91, when it was 259
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 10.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 394 | 29.8 | 13.2:1 | 71% (280) |
| 2023-24 | 394 | 29.7 | 13.3:1 | 74% (293) |
| 2022-23 | 374 | 31.1 | 12.0:1 | 60% (225) |
| 2020-21 | 302 | 28 | 10.8:1 | 66% (198) |
| 2017-18 | 343 | 28 | 12.3:1 | 72% (247) |
| 2015-16 | 383 | 29 | 13.2:1 | 85% (325) |
| 2010-11 | 356 | 29 | 12.3:1 | 84% (299) |
| 2000-01 | 391 | 23 | 17.0:1 | 67% (261) |
| 1990-91 | 259 | 17 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Emerson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 15% (343 to 394); teachers up 6% (28 to 29.8).
About Emerson Elementary School
At 111 Fox Ave in Coalgate, Oklahoma, Emerson Elementary School operates as a medium-sized elementary school. The school serves 394 students in pre-K through 6 in 2024-25.
Emerson Elementary School is among 3 schools run by COALGATE, which serves 717 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Emerson Elementary School is White (49%). Other groups include 34% Native American, 10% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. The county population is about 65% White. Emerson Elementary School has a diversity index of 64%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 29.8 full-time equivalents, or about 13.2 students per teacher. Among elementary schools in Oklahoma, the typical ratio is 15.6:1. About 71% of students, or 280, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Federal survey data for Coal County show that median household income is about $50,423, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. Emerson Elementary School is among the 6 public schools in Coal County.
Coalgate High School is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Emerson Elementary School saw enrollment rise 30% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 10.8:1 in 2020-21 and 13.2:1 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Coal County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,320
Census ACS
Median income
$50,423
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,080 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COALGATE
- Coalgate High SchoolHigh · 236 students
- Wallace Byrd Middle SchoolMiddle · 87 students
Other schools in Coalgate
- Coalgate High SchoolHigh · 236 students
- Cottonwood Public SchoolElementary · 128 students
- Wallace Byrd Middle SchoolMiddle · 87 students
Other Emerson Elementary schools
35 other US public schools in 18 states are named Emerson Elementary. Emerson Elementary School is the 13th largest of the 36.
- Emerson Elementary SchoolTulsa, OK · 376 students
- Emerson Elementary SchoolDuncan, OK · 336 students
- Emerson Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 990 students
- Emerson Elementary SchoolMESA, AZ · 717 students
- Emerson ElementaryRiverside, CA · 669 students
Nearby schools
- Coalgate High School0.1 mi · 236
- Wallace Byrd Middle School0.1 mi · 87
- Cottonwood Public School1.9 mi · 128
- Stringtown High School10.6 mi · 81
- Stringtown Elementary School10.6 mi · 171
- Atoka Elementary School11.4 mi · 558
Frequently asked questions
About Emerson Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School enrolls approximately 394 students in grades PK-06.
Is Emerson Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Emerson Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Emerson Elementary School have?
Emerson Elementary School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Emerson Elementary School?
Student demographics at Emerson Elementary School are roughly 49% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Emerson Elementary School public or private?
Emerson Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by COALGATE.
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