Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 501 · STATE 324
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCALESTER·NCES 401944000918
Emerson Elementary School
301 East Van Buren, McAlester, OK 74501 · (918)423-6465 · Pittsburg County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
217
-31 (-12%) vs 2017
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 262
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 15.7:1
% White
35%
was 43%
% Hispanic
12%
was 17%
% Black
7%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 217 | 12.5 | 17.4:1 | 83% (180) |
| 2020-21 | 221 | 13 | 17.0:1 | 80% (176) |
| 2017-18 | 248 | 15.8 | 15.7:1 | 100% (248) |
| 2015-16 | 266 | 14 | 19.0:1 | 90% (239) |
| 2010-11 | 298 | 16 | 18.6:1 | 89% (266) |
| 2000-01 | 268 | 19 | 14.1:1 | 75% (202) |
| 1990-91 | 262 | 16 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Emerson Elementary School.
About Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is classified as a public school. It is located in McAlester, Oklahoma.
The district, MCALESTER, operates 6 schools serving 3,008 students.
Federal data show a ratio of 17.4:1 at Emerson Elementary School. That matches the 17.7:1 average for combined schools in Oklahoma fairly closely.
In Pittsburg County (population about 43,561), the median household income is $55,310, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. There are 36 public schools in Pittsburg County, enrolling about 7,341 students in all.
The closest public school, Karla Brock Early Childhood Academy, is less than a tenth of a mile from Emerson Elementary School. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Emerson Elementary School is coded Town: Remote, for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Over 5 years, Emerson Elementary School's enrollment dropped 12%, to 217. The White share was 43% in 2017-18 and 35% in 2022-23. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.7:1 to 17.4:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Emerson Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Pittsburg County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
43,561
Census ACS
Median income
$55,310
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
7,341 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MCALESTER
- McAlester High SchoolHigh · 982 students
- Will Rogers Elementary SchoolElementary · 535 students
- Randy Hughes Middle SchoolMiddle · 447 students
- Parker Intermediate CenterMiddle · 437 students
- Puterbaugh Upper ElementaryElementary · 378 students
- Karla Brock Early Childhood AcademyElementary · 229 students
Other schools in McAlester
- McAlester High SchoolHigh · 982 students
- Will Rogers Elementary SchoolElementary · 535 students
- Randy Hughes Middle SchoolMiddle · 447 students
- Parker Intermediate CenterMiddle · 437 students
- Frink-Chambers Public SchoolElementary · 388 students
- Puterbaugh Upper ElementaryElementary · 378 students
Nearby schools
- Karla Brock Early Childhood Academy0.0 mi · 229
- Parker Intermediate Center0.4 mi · 437
- Randy Hughes Middle School1.2 mi · 447
- McAlester High School1.2 mi · 982
- Will Rogers Elementary School1.6 mi · 535
- Puterbaugh Upper Elementary1.6 mi · 378
Frequently asked questions
About Emerson Elementary SchoolIs Emerson Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Emerson Elementary School is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is approximately 17.4:1.
Is Emerson Elementary School public or private?
Emerson Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by MCALESTER.
Where is Emerson Elementary School located?
Emerson Elementary School is located at 301 East Van Buren, McAlester, OK 74501.
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