Emden Elementary School
Emden, IL · Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 · Grades K - 5
999th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
Emden Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emden Elementary School 999th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
Emden Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Emden Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 89 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 97.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
Homes near Emden Elementary School
Typical home value $145K in zip 62635 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emden Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Delavan Elementary SchoolDelavan CUSD 703 · 5.8 mi away1,409th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 8West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem SchWest Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 · 10.5 mi away495th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 51% - 6Northwest Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 11.4 mi away851st of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 45% - –Adams Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 11.4 mi away
- 9Central Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 11.9 mi away417th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 63% - 4Washington-Monroe Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 12.4 mi away1,278th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 8Chester-East Lincoln Elem SchoolChester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 · 13.2 mi away477th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 49% - 8Olympia West Elem SchOlympia CUSD 16 · 13.3 mi away494th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emden Elementary School in?
Emden Elementary School is part of the Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 district in Emden, Illinois.
Is Emden Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emden Elementary School 999th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emden Elementary School?
White 98%, Black 2% (89 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emden Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62635 is $145K 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.