Emerson ES
McAlester, OK · Elementary School · Grades 1-4
Performance Overview
About This School
Emerson ES is a elementary school located in McAlester, Oklahoma. The school serves 217 students in grades 1-4.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), Emerson ES performs below the state average for Oklahoma. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Emerson ES has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Emerson ES has 217 students enrolled in grades 1-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1.
Emerson ES has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -10.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Emerson ES is part of the Mcalester in McAlester, Oklahoma. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.