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Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

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Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna is a public elementary school located in Merna, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school is part of the Anselmo-Merna Public Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.96%) compared to nearby schools like North Park Elementary School in Broken Bow, which have more diverse student populations. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NSCAS/English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state average and nearby schools. For example, in 2022-2023, Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna's 4th and 5th-grade ELA proficiency rates were 47% and 44%, respectively, compared to the state average of 55% and 56%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 129 out of 483 Nebraska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 325 out of 459 in 2022-2023.

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.9 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Callaway Elementary School (8.5) and North Park Elementary School (12.7). The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.91% in 2022-2023) compared to Callaway Elementary School (27.72%) and North Park Elementary School (49.14%). These factors, along with the declining academic performance and statewide ranking, suggest that Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna faces several challenges that the school and district should address to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 750 N Conway St
       Merna, NE  68856-0068

(308) 643-2224

District: Anselmo-Merna Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,740 Help


Students who attend Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna usually attend:

High:    Anselmo-Merna High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna employs 12.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna is $19,740.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna:

SchoolDigger ranks Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna 325th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna in the ranking list.)

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Anselmo-Merna Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anselmo-Merna Public Schools 124th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

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Rank History for all students at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.45 332nd 418 20.6%
2007 68.27 128th 430 70.2%
2008 41.99 378th 478 20.9%
2009 53.65 273rd 471 42.0%
2010 56.55 231st 502 54.0%
2011 57.04 203rd 473 57.1%
2012 73.53 91st 480 81.0%
2013 52.50 248th 485 48.9%
2014 67.07 129th 483 73.3%
2015 51.13 245th 488 49.8%
2016 57.54 198th 480 58.8%
2017 64.59 155th 459 66.2%
2018 51.39 222nd 450 50.7%
2019 40.00 296th 452 34.5%
2021 51.27 223rd 442 49.5%
2022 42.46 277th 457 39.4%
2023 36.59 325th 459 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.01 268th 347 22.8%
2019 30.54 272nd 367 25.9%
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Rank History for White students at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.54 241st 391 38.4%
2019 27.40 316th 391 19.2%
2021 40.57 235th 368 36.1%
2022 30.10 294th 388 24.2%
2023 18.45 347th 385 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1989 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1990 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1991 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1993 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1994 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1995 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1996 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1997 169 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1998 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1999 141 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 143
2000 134 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2001 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2002 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2003 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2004 107 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 111 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2006 114 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2007 115 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2008 117 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 139 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2010 139 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2011 151 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 155
2012 155 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 160
2013 135 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 136
2014 141 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 142
2015 159 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 161
2016 164 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 167
2017 148 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 155
2018 151 6 0 1 1 0 1 0 160
2019 154 8 0 4 1 0 1 0 168
2020 161 4 0 8 1 0 0 0 174
2021 143 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 148
2022 145 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 150
2023 140 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 10.6 15.0 26.9
1989 159 11.3 14.0 25.2
1990 166 12.9 12.8 25.9
1991 171 11.3 15.1 24
1992 163 11.1 14.6 22.1
1993 170 11.8 14.4 21.2
1994 170 12.7 13.4 18.2
1995 170 10.8 15.7 15.9
1996 170 10.8 15.7 15.9
1997 172 11.2 15.4 19.2
1998 164 9.0 18.2 22.6
1999 143 10.1 14.2 38
2000 136 10.0 13.6 37.5
2001 125 10.0 12.5 47.2
2002 116 11.0 10.5 47.4
2003 116 11.0 10.5 47.4
2004 109 11.0 9.9 50.5
2005 116 11.4 10.2 48.3
2006 118 10.3 11.5 53.4
2007 120 10.6 11.3 45
2008 124 11.3 11.0 41.9
2009 145 10.5 13.8 43.4
2010 143 10.5 13.5 46.9
2011 155 11.4 13.5 40.6
2012 160 11.7 13.5 39.4
2013 136 11.5 11.8 39.7
2014 142 12.2 11.6 35.9
2015 161 12.0 13.4 30.4
2016 167 11.0 15.1 32.3
2017 155 12.2 12.6 33.5
2018 160 13.2 12.0 38.1
2019 168 12.2 13.7 44.6
2020 174 14.7 11.7 44.8
2021 148 12.5 11.7 42.6
2022 150 15.5 9.6 34
2023 149 12.5 11.9 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 10.6 15.0 26.9
1989 159 11.3 14.0 25.2
1990 166 12.9 12.8 25.9
1991 171 11.3 15.1 24
1992 163 11.1 14.6 22.1
1993 170 11.8 14.4 21.2
1994 170 12.7 13.4 18.2
1995 170 10.8 15.7 15.9
1996 170 10.8 15.7 15.9
1997 172 11.2 15.4 19.2
1998 164 9.0 18.2 22.6
1999 143 10.1 14.2 38
2000 136 10.0 13.6 37.5
2001 125 10.0 12.5 47.2
2002 116 11.0 10.5 47.4
2003 116 11.0 10.5 47.4
2004 109 11.0 9.9 50.5
2005 116 11.4 10.2 48.3
2006 118 10.3 11.5 53.4
2007 120 10.6 11.3 45
2008 124 11.3 11.0 41.9
2009 145 10.5 13.8 43.4
2010 143 10.5 13.5 46.9
2011 155 11.4 13.5 40.6
2012 160 11.7 13.5 39.4
2013 136 11.5 11.8 39.7
2014 142 12.2 11.6 35.9
2015 161 12.0 13.4 30.4
2016 167 11.0 15.1 32.3
2017 155 12.2 12.6 33.5
2018 160 13.2 12.0 38.1
2019 168 12.2 13.7 44.6
2020 174 14.7 11.7 44.8
2021 148 12.5 11.7 42.6
2022 150 15.5 9.6 34
2023 149 12.5 11.9 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $748 (5.2%) $11,377 (78.9%) $14,423
2020 $941 (6.0%) $12,438 (78.8%) $15,786
2021 $1,144 (6.5%) $13,705 (78.4%) $17,484
2022 $1,665 (8.6%) $14,782 (76.6%) $19,286
2023 $1,616 (8.2%) $14,689 (74.4%) $19,740

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 296th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 325th of 459 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna)5540
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)5540
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5650
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna)5045
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)5045
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5550
 5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna)5047
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)5047
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna)4663
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)4663
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna)3544
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)3544
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna)5556
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)5556
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna)4156
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anselmo-Merna Public Schools)4156
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4944
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students168149
 11.3%
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White154140
 9.1%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%36.9%
 7.7%

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Students who attend Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna usually go on to attend:

High : Anselmo-Merna High School

Students at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna.

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna ranks 325th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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