Emerson Elem School
Elmhurst, IL · Elmhurst SD 205 · Grades K - 5
116th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Emerson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elem School 116th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 95th in 2025 — improving.
Emerson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Emerson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 450 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.5% | 74.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 13.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 5.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 4.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Emerson Elem School
Typical home value $635K in zip 60126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emerson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ardmore Elem SchoolAddison SD 4 · 1.1 mi away1,527th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 20% - 10Hawthorne Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.3 mi away108th of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 76% - 7North Elem SchoolSD 45 DuPage County · 1.3 mi away840th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 52% - 4Fullerton Elem SchoolAddison SD 4 · 1.5 mi away1,416th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 10Field Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.5 mi away95th of 2,105
ELA 81% · Math 78% - 6Conrad Fischer Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.7 mi away884th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 47% - 10Lincoln Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.9 mi away22nd of 2,105
ELA 87% · Math 88% - 10Edison Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 2 mi away83rd of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson Elem School in?
Emerson Elem School is part of the Elmhurst SD 205 district in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elem School 116th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson Elem School?
White 74%, Hispanic 14%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 5% (450 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60126 is $635K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.