Emerson Elementary School

Summary:

Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kearney, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 241 students. While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools, it has demonstrated some notable strengths, particularly in supporting its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student population.

Despite Emerson Elementary's below-average statewide ranking and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school has performed exceptionally well for its low-SES students, ranking in the top 35 out of 312 Nebraska elementary schools in this subgroup in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be effectively addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students, which is a commendable achievement. However, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the Kearney Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska averages, with some exceptions, such as the 5th-grade proficiency rates being higher than the district and state.

Emerson Elementary School's location in close proximity to several other Kearney Public Schools elementary schools, such as Meadowlark Elementary, Windy Hills Elementary, and Park Elementary, which have consistently outperformed Emerson, presents an opportunity for the school to learn from and collaborate with these successful schools to improve its own performance. Additionally, addressing the school's higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates could be an important focus area to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2705 Ave E
       Kearney, NE  68847-3602


(308) 698-8270

District: Kearney Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,749 Help


Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sunrise Middle School
High:    Kearney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.0%
Hispanic:
27.5%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerson Elementary School ranks worse than 60.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64%), Hispanic (27.5%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% 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 13.2, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Elementary School is $13,749, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson Elementary School 260th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Emerson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Kearney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Public Schools 44th of 182 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 70.57 103rd 418 75.4%
2007 68.58 124th 430 71.2%
2008 59.05 233rd 478 51.3%
2009 48.11 320th 471 32.1%
2010 28.63 442nd 502 12.0%
2011 32.71 364th 473 23.0%
2012 24.86 403rd 480 16.0%
2013 15.71 441st 485 9.1%
2014 23.42 414th 483 14.3%
2015 18.93 432nd 488 11.5%
2016 15.43 435th 480 9.4%
2017 22.17 392nd 459 14.6%
2018 35.55 311th 450 30.9%
2019 8.03 426th 452 5.8%
2021 39.08 288th 442 34.8%
2022 36.64 310th 457 32.2%
2023 45.32 269th 459 41.4%
2024 47.47 260th 428 39.3%
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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 56.71 119th 281 57.7%
2019 10.06 285th 298 4.4%
2021 68.23 67th 264 74.6%
2022 64.48 81st 259 68.7%
2023 79.99 35th 312 88.8%
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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
2018 34.29 242nd 341 29.0%
2019 8.06 332nd 349 4.9%
2022 42.01 181st 337 46.3%
2023 40.41 213th 349 39.0%
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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 41.45 221st 347 36.3%
2019 10.83 341st 367 7.1%
2021 45.28 192nd 328 41.5%
2022 37.89 226th 356 36.5%
2023 59.55 140th 366 61.7%
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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
2018 44.48 211th 391 46.0%
2019 5.71 387th 391 1.0%
2021 21.71 322nd 368 12.5%
2022 18.75 346th 388 10.8%
2023 35.29 261st 385 32.2%
2024 31.17 209th 261 19.9%
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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.

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 308 8 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1989 310 8 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 322 7 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 311 1 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 290 3 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 320 3 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 326 4 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 284 3 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1996 284 3 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1997 217 2 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 244
1998 233 2 0 22 3 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 213 5 0 10 4 n/a n/a 11 243
2000 221 8 0 14 4 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 200 6 0 20 5 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 220 3 2 17 4 n/a n/a 0 246
2003 220 3 2 17 4 n/a n/a 0 246
2004 206 4 2 24 3 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 196 3 2 30 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 208 1 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 172 5 2 43 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 175 3 2 47 3 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 187 5 4 47 2 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 206 6 4 49 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2011 217 4 4 35 2 0 5 0 267
2012 199 2 4 30 2 0 4 0 241
2013 205 1 3 28 4 0 2 0 243
2014 195 3 3 32 6 0 0 0 239
2015 195 3 1 32 8 0 0 0 239
2016 197 4 0 36 8 0 4 0 249
2017 186 6 1 44 10 1 2 0 250
2018 182 9 2 41 6 1 7 0 248
2019 186 11 2 37 5 0 7 0 248
2020 179 10 2 47 3 0 9 0 250
2021 150 3 2 39 2 0 10 0 206
2022 164 6 2 55 1 0 12 0 240
2023 159 9 2 62 0 0 9 0 241
2024 135 10 0 58 0 0 8 0 211

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 337 16.0 21.0 0
1989 343 16.0 21.4 13.7
1990 347 16.4 21.1 12.4
1991 329 16.5 19.9 11.2
1992 306 16.8 18.2 11.8
1993 337 16.9 19.9 14.5
1994 351 17.4 20.2 14.5
1995 311 17.3 18.0 39.5
1996 311 17.3 18.0 39.5
1997 244 14.1 17.3 35.7
1998 260 13.9 18.7 41.2
1999 243 13.4 18.1 63.4
2000 247 13.8 17.9 56.7
2001 231 14.8 15.6 64.1
2002 246 15.6 15.8 61
2003 246 15.6 15.8 61
2004 239 15.6 15.3 53.1
2005 232 15.1 15.4 60.8
2006 230 15.7 14.6 63.9
2007 223 16.3 13.7 74.4
2008 230 17.7 13.0 69.1
2009 245 17.7 13.8 71.4
2010 266 18.4 14.4 66.2
2011 267 18.4 14.5 59.2
2012 241 17.9 13.4 66.4
2013 243 17.3 14.0 67.5
2014 239 17.4 13.7 67.4
2015 239 18.0 13.2 68.2
2016 249 18.0 13.8 65.9
2017 250 18.0 13.8 62.8
2018 248 18.0 13.7 68.1
2019 248 18.0 13.7 70.6
2020 250 17.9 13.9 66.4
2021 206 17.9 11.4 74.3
2022 240 17.4 13.7 65
2023 241 16.9 14.2 65.1
2024 211 15.9 13.2 70.6

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 337 16.0 21.0 0
1989 343 16.0 21.4 13.7
1990 347 16.4 21.1 12.4
1991 329 16.5 19.9 11.2
1992 306 16.8 18.2 11.8
1993 337 16.9 19.9 14.5
1994 351 17.4 20.2 14.5
1995 311 17.3 18.0 39.5
1996 311 17.3 18.0 39.5
1997 244 14.1 17.3 35.7
1998 260 13.9 18.7 41.2
1999 243 13.4 18.1 63.4
2000 247 13.8 17.9 56.7
2001 231 14.8 15.6 64.1
2002 246 15.6 15.8 61
2003 246 15.6 15.8 61
2004 239 15.6 15.3 53.1
2005 232 15.1 15.4 60.8
2006 230 15.7 14.6 63.9
2007 223 16.3 13.7 74.4
2008 230 17.7 13.0 69.1
2009 245 17.7 13.8 71.4
2010 266 18.4 14.4 66.2
2011 267 18.4 14.5 59.2
2012 241 17.9 13.4 66.4
2013 243 17.3 14.0 67.5
2014 239 17.4 13.7 67.4
2015 239 18.0 13.2 68.2
2016 249 18.0 13.8 65.9
2017 250 18.0 13.8 62.8
2018 248 18.0 13.7 68.1
2019 248 18.0 13.7 70.6
2020 250 17.9 13.9 66.4
2021 206 17.9 11.4 74.3
2022 240 17.4 13.7 65
2023 241 16.9 14.2 65.1
2024 211 15.9 13.2 70.6

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 $866 (7.8%) $9,319 (83.5%) $11,161
2020 $890 (8.2%) $8,967 (82.8%) $10,836
2021 $1,532 (11.0%) $11,223 (80.4%) $13,967
2022 $1,561 (12.0%) $10,178 (78.0%) $13,043
2023 $1,210 (8.8%) $11,107 (80.8%) $13,749

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 426th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 269th of 459 Elementary schools
 35.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)2661
 35%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)6474
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)2139
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)6275
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)3954
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)6567
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)2758
 31%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)6271
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)2661
 35%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)5671
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)2961
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)6279
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Emerson Elementary School)4578
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Kearney Public Schools)7686
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students248241
 2.8%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic3762
 67.6%
Pacific Islander00
White186159
 14.5%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%65.1%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 211 students attended Emerson Elementary School.

Emerson Elementary School ranks 260th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Emerson Elementary School are 64% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Sunrise Middle School
High : Kearney High 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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