Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-2:00PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

57%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish

Extra programming

Emerson Dual Language Elementary offers: Minneapolis Kids in Spanish, Community Education, & a variety of after school classes every Tuesday & Thursday.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, Sports

Uniforms

Students who attend Emerson Dual Language Elementary School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (504 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    4%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    5%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    60%
  • Two or more races
    5%
  • White
    26%
  • English Language Learner
    45%
  • From a Low Income Background
    58%
  • Special Education
    13%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (37 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    56%
  • Two or more races
    3%
  • White
    42%

Average student to teacher ratio

14:1

Academics

50%

Academic performance rating

50%

Academic programming

Emerson Dual Language Elementary is a citywide magnet school. Their classes are taught in English & Spanish through dual language immersion with the support of Spanish bilingual staff & teaching interns from Spanish-speaking countries. They also offer advanced instruction.

Academic Programs Offered:

Language Immersion

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

3 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2024 math proficiency - 32%

3 out of 10 students read at grade level

2024 reading proficiency - 29%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2024 math progress - 36%

5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2024 reading progress - 49%

Climate

74%

Climate performance rating

74%

School values

MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.

Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.

Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented.

Read the full MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
89% 72% 74% 90% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
76% 66% 75% 2021 2022 2023 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2020 2021 2022 2023 16 11 1 9

Equity

63%

Equity performance rating

63%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 8% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 15% Hispanic City average 43% Two or more races City average 17% Special Education City average 74% White City average 30% All students
0% 100% City average 8% English Language Learner City average 16% From a Low Income Background City average 15% Hispanic City average 43% Two or more races City average 17% Special Education City average 74% White City average 30% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 68% White City average 42% All students City average 18% Special Education City average 18% English Language Learner City average 30% Hispanic
0% 100% City average 68% White City average 42% All students City average 18% Special Education City average 18% English Language Learner City average 30% Hispanic

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 100% Hispanic City average 92% White
0% 100% City average 100% Hispanic City average 92% White

Teachers of color

58%

Students of color

74%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 72% English Language Learner City average 70% From a Low Income Background City average 73% Hispanic City average 80% Two or more races City average 73% Special Education City average 90% White City average 75% All students
0% 100% City average 72% English Language Learner City average 70% From a Low Income Background City average 73% Hispanic City average 80% Two or more races City average 73% Special Education City average 90% White City average 75% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students