Emerson Elementary School in Indianola, IA

At a glance

Reported students

396

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.94

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa elementary enrollment

67th percentile

Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

426

Emerson Elementary School: 396 reported students.

State peer staffing position

33rd percentile

12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 427
Teachers (FTE): 31.93
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Emerson Elementary School

Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Indianola. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Indianola Comm School District. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.

Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Emerson Elementary School

1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.7%
Students with disabilities: 19.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 27.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.99
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White87.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Black1%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Irving Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

395 reported students

Whittier Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

369 reported students

Wilder Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

456 reported students

Indianola Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

818 reported students

Indianola High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,165 reported students

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Public schools near Emerson Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Irving Elementary School Elementary · Indianola Comm School District	KG–05	395	1 mi
Whittier Elementary School Elementary · Indianola Comm School District	PK–05	369	1.6 mi
Wilder Elementary School Elementary · Indianola Comm School District	KG–05	456	2.3 mi
Southeast Warren Primary Elementary · Southeast Warren Comm School District	PK–04	162	7.4 mi
Carlisle Elementary School Elementary · Carlisle Comm School District	PK–03	715	9.7 mi
Martensdale-St. Marys Elementary School Elementary · Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District	PK–06	307	9.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School

What grades does Emerson Elementary School serve?

Emerson Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Indianola Comm School District.

How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?

Emerson Elementary School reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 427 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 396 students and 31.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Emerson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Emerson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indianola Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Emerson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Emerson Elementary School in?

Emerson Elementary School is part of Indianola Comm School District, based in Indianola, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Emerson Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Irving Elementary School (1 mi), Whittier Elementary School (1.6 mi), Wilder Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.