Emerson El
Amarillo, TX · Amarillo ISD · Grades PK-5
2,447th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Emerson El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson El 2,447th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Emerson El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 222 students tested
Emerson El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 512 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.5% | 90.2% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 7.1% | 5.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.0% | 4.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Emerson El
Typical home value $116K in zip 79107 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emerson El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Rogers ElAmarillo ISD · 0.6 mi away3,628th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 34% - 3Sanborn ElAmarillo ISD · 0.9 mi away3,388th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 4Park Hills ElAmarillo ISD · 1.1 mi away2,787th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 43% - 6Forest Hill ElAmarillo ISD · 1.5 mi away2,071st of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 53% - 4Whittier ElAmarillo ISD · 1.6 mi away3,046th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 1Hamlet ElAmarillo ISD · 1.8 mi away4,278th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 19% - 3George Washington Carver El AcademyAmarillo ISD · 2 mi away3,100th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 6Glenwood ElAmarillo ISD · 2 mi away1,862nd of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson El in?
Emerson El is part of the Amarillo ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is Emerson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson El 2,447th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson El?
Hispanic 90%, White 5%, Black 4% (512 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79107 is $116K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.