EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

241 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

241

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	62
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
159 (66.0 %)
Hispanic
62 (25.7 %)
Black
9 (3.7 %)
Two or More
9 (3.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)698-8270
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 34