Emerson Elem School
Maywood, IL · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · Grades PK - 5
1,752nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▲ Improving
Emerson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elem School 1,752nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 17th 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 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.1% | 52.8% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.0% | 43.1% | ▲ 20.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Emerson Elem School
Typical home value $256K in zip 60153 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
- 6Washington Dual Language AcademyMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 0.5 mi away988th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 34% - 2Garfield Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 0.7 mi away1,771st of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 11% - 4Lincoln Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 0.8 mi away1,307th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 10Lincoln Elem SchoolRiver Forest SD 90 · 1 mi away17th of 2,105
ELA 94% · Math 85% - 4Melrose Park Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 1.2 mi away1,394th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 26% - 5Roosevelt Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 1.2 mi away1,066th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 31% - 7Jane Addams Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 1.3 mi away755th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 2Thurgood Marshall Elem SchoolBellwood SD 88 · 1.4 mi away1,768th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson Elem School in?
Emerson Elem School is part of the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 district in Maywood, Illinois.
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elem School 1,752nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson Elem School?
Black 53%, Hispanic 43%, Two or more races 3%, White 1% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60153 is $256K 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.