Emerson Elementary School

Summary:

Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Columbus, Nebraska, with a declining student population of 281 in the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (55.52%) and White (41.28%).

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $15,890, Emerson Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests. In 2022-2023, only 37% of 3rd graders and 49% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 19% of 3rd graders and 29% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Math. This low academic performance has led to Emerson Elementary being ranked between 315-417 out of 442-459 Nebraska elementary schools over the past 5 years, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for Hispanic students and students of low socioeconomic status.

While Emerson Elementary struggles academically, the nearby Centennial Elementary and North Park Elementary schools within the Columbus Public Schools district perform better on state assessments, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies may be contributing to Emerson's underperformance, and the school's high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students, coupled with their lower academic achievement, raises potential equity concerns that the school and district may need to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2410 20th St
       Columbus, NE  68602-0947


(402) 563-7030

District: Columbus Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
417th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,890 Help


Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Columbus Middle School
High:    Columbus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.5%
White:
41.3%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerson Elementary School ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.5%), White (41.3%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 19.3. 3 elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Elementary School is $15,890, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Emerson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson Elementary School 417th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Emerson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbus Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Public Schools 203rd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 12.40 392nd 418 6.2%
2007 27.00 370th 430 14.0%
2008 21.09 457th 478 4.4%
2009 23.27 446th 471 5.3%
2010 47.30 319th 502 36.5%
2011 39.22 313th 473 33.8%
2012 48.99 264th 480 45.0%
2013 47.42 284th 485 41.4%
2014 63.60 159th 483 67.1%
2015 67.10 141st 488 71.1%
2016 65.76 143rd 480 70.2%
2017 46.84 260th 459 43.4%
2018 25.83 366th 450 18.7%
2019 28.72 346th 452 23.5%
2021 34.62 315th 442 28.7%
2022 18.01 384th 457 16.0%
2023 12.67 417th 459 9.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.05 24th 60 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 169th 281 39.9%
2019 32.00 231st 298 22.5%
2021 54.61 119th 264 54.9%
2023 20.96 273rd 312 12.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.70 286th 349 18.1%
2021 33.97 224th 318 29.6%
2022 16.39 295th 337 12.5%
2023 17.75 299th 349 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.96 259th 347 25.4%
2019 44.03 212th 367 42.2%
2021 26.42 263rd 328 19.8%
2022 15.16 314th 356 11.8%
2023 11.87 337th 366 7.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.51 46th 81 43.2%
2019 42.06 64th 90 28.9%
2021 69.52 14th 68 79.4%
2022 43.27 48th 81 40.7%
2023 37.35 79th 108 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.52 257th 368 30.2%
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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.

Emerson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Emerson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1989 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1990 212 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1991 170 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1992 194 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 171 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1994 189 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1995 190 2 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 202
1996 190 2 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 202
1997 189 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 184 1 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1999 182 1 3 13 1 n/a n/a 10 210
2000 192 3 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2001 190 4 1 31 11 n/a n/a 0 237
2002 174 6 6 74 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 174 6 6 74 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 162 4 8 96 3 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 161 3 5 92 2 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 167 6 5 81 5 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 174 7 5 80 6 n/a n/a 0 272
2008 179 9 1 96 4 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 206 10 1 144 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 164 6 1 106 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2011 142 4 1 123 2 0 7 0 279
2012 139 5 3 131 3 0 3 0 284
2013 145 4 1 125 4 0 4 0 283
2014 134 4 0 160 3 0 4 0 305
2015 153 4 0 164 3 0 6 0 330
2016 149 7 0 172 2 0 4 0 334
2017 147 2 1 168 7 0 4 0 329
2018 126 3 2 126 3 1 0 0 261
2019 136 4 0 154 2 0 2 0 298
2020 149 2 1 158 2 0 0 0 312
2021 140 2 0 152 3 0 1 0 298
2022 127 0 0 162 3 0 2 0 294
2023 116 5 0 156 2 0 2 0 281

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 Emerson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 177 9.7 18.2 11.3
1989 182 10.0 18.2 11
1990 213 11.0 19.3 11.7
1991 172 10.9 15.7 10.5
1992 196 9.9 19.7 12.8
1993 177 10.9 16.2 13.6
1994 194 9.1 21.3 14.9
1995 202 11.6 17.4 16.3
1996 202 11.6 17.4 16.3
1997 199 11.6 17.2 14.1
1998 208 11.7 17.8 17.8
1999 210 12.5 16.8 40
2000 222 12.5 17.8 32.9
2001 237 14.1 16.8 40.5
2002 262 17.1 15.3 40.5
2003 262 17.1 15.3 40.5
2004 273 15.1 18.1 51.6
2005 263 15.6 16.9 58.9
2006 264 16.9 15.6 55.7
2007 272 18.0 15.1 54.4
2008 289 19.8 14.6 56.4
2009 364 19.2 19.0 48.1
2010 279 21.3 13.1 62.7
2011 279 19.0 14.6 65.6
2012 284 18.2 15.6 68.3
2013 283 17.2 16.4 64.7
2014 305 18.5 16.4 72.5
2015 330 16.0 20.6 54.2
2016 334 16.0 20.8 51.5
2017 329 16.6 19.8 63.5
2018 261 14.6 17.8 62.1
2019 298 14.7 20.2 50
2020 312 16.5 18.9 46.2
2021 298 15.5 19.2 40.6
2022 294 15.0 19.6 54.1
2023 281 14.5 19.3 52

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 Emerson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 177 9.7 18.2 11.3
1989 182 10.0 18.2 11
1990 213 11.0 19.3 11.7
1991 172 10.9 15.7 10.5
1992 196 9.9 19.7 12.8
1993 177 10.9 16.2 13.6
1994 194 9.1 21.3 14.9
1995 202 11.6 17.4 16.3
1996 202 11.6 17.4 16.3
1997 199 11.6 17.2 14.1
1998 208 11.7 17.8 17.8
1999 210 12.5 16.8 40
2000 222 12.5 17.8 32.9
2001 237 14.1 16.8 40.5
2002 262 17.1 15.3 40.5
2003 262 17.1 15.3 40.5
2004 273 15.1 18.1 51.6
2005 263 15.6 16.9 58.9
2006 264 16.9 15.6 55.7
2007 272 18.0 15.1 54.4
2008 289 19.8 14.6 56.4
2009 364 19.2 19.0 48.1
2010 279 21.3 13.1 62.7
2011 279 19.0 14.6 65.6
2012 284 18.2 15.6 68.3
2013 283 17.2 16.4 64.7
2014 305 18.5 16.4 72.5
2015 330 16.0 20.6 54.2
2016 334 16.0 20.8 51.5
2017 329 16.6 19.8 63.5
2018 261 14.6 17.8 62.1
2019 298 14.7 20.2 50
2020 312 16.5 18.9 46.2
2021 298 15.5 19.2 40.6
2022 294 15.0 19.6 54.1
2023 281 14.5 19.3 52

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $418 (2.9%) $12,837 (88.2%) $14,560
2020 $1,579 (13.0%) $9,315 (76.9%) $12,110
2021 $1,650 (13.0%) $9,734 (77.0%) $12,646
2022 $1,963 (15.0%) $9,879 (75.5%) $13,081
2023 $851 (5.4%) $13,410 (84.4%) $15,890

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson Elementary School

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 346th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 417th of 459 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)4137
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Public Schools)6055
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)4619
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus Public Schools)5940
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)3249
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Public Schools)5541
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)5529
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Public Schools)4740
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298281
 5.7%
African American45
 25%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic154156
 1.3%
Pacific Islander00
White136116
 14.7%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%52%
 2%


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Students at Emerson Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 41% White, 2% African American.

Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Columbus Middle School
High : Columbus High School

Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Nebraska elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Emerson Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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