EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 248 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 2705 Ave E in Kearney, Nebraska, is a key component of the Kearney Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district, Emerson benefits from structured curriculum standards and a commitment to preparing young students for success as they transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic offerings, Emerson Elementary is known for being a neighborhood-centered school that prioritizes community involvement and teacher-student relationships. The school provides a variety of resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting both personal growth and collaborative learning. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and educational excellence, Emerson serves as an essential hub for early childhood and elementary development within the Kearney area.
For more information, contact EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 698-8270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEARNEY, NE 68847-3602
(308) 698-8270
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KEARNEY, NE with about 248 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 248
- Teachers:
- 18.03
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 248 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.