Emerson School
School Notes Overview:
The Mission Of Emerson School is to provide a whole child, multiple method approach to instruction for gifted and for academically talented students. Emerson School encourages creativity, problem solving, and the development of basic skills, while providing a warm, supportive environment that promotes responsibility for oneself and others. Children learn best in a caring environment in which each child's unique gifts and talents are celebrated. People learn with different styles and at different rates. Teachers work to accommodate individual needs, and to foster positive, realistic self-concepts. They work to promote self-reliance and self-discipline in students. In our school, cognitive and creative risk-taking become safe and valued. Our atmosphere encourages mutual respect. Children learn by doing, by being listened to, by participating, and by working together....
School Overview:
Emerson School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Washtenaw County, MI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 393 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 30 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 54 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 57 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Mission Of Emerson School is to provide a whole child, multiple method approach to instruction for gifted and for academically talented students. Emerson School encourages creativity, problem solving, and the development of basic skills, while providing a warm, supportive environment that promotes responsibility for oneself and others. Children learn best in a caring environment in which each child's unique gifts and talents are celebrated. People learn with different styles and at different rates. Teachers work to accommodate individual needs, and to foster positive, realistic self-concepts. They work to promote self-reliance and self-discipline in students. In our school, cognitive and creative risk-taking become safe and valued. Our atmosphere encourages mutual respect. Children learn by doing, by being listened to, by participating, and by working together.
- Profile last updated: 03/05/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (48103) | School Zip (48103) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 49,086 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 67% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $61,809 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 46 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (48103) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 71% / 29% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Salem Lutheran School - 37 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
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- Daycroft Montessori School - 210 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
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- Discovery Center Of Ann Arbor - 202 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
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