ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA
ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA is a public elementary school that is part of the ANSELMO-MERNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MERNA, NE with about 160 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 13 teachers, ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Anselmo-Merna Elementary, located in Merna, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the rural Custer County community. As part of the Anselmo-Merna Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a supportive, small-town educational environment where student achievement and individualized attention are prioritized. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the elementary school works to build a strong foundational education for its students while emphasizing character development and community involvement.
The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of a tight-knit district, often focusing on small class sizes that allow teachers to tailor instruction to the specific needs of their students. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically participates in regional activities and programs that help students transition successfully toward the district’s junior and senior high levels. Ultimately, Anselmo-Merna Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a safe, engaging learning space that prepares children for future academic success within a rural, agricultural-focused landscape.
For more information, contact ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA at (308) 643-2224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERNA, NE 68856-0068
(308) 643-2224
ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA is a public school in MERNA, NE with about 160 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- ANSELMO-MERNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 160
- Teachers:
- 13.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 160 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 42.5%
- Male
- 57.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.