ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA

ANSELMO-MERNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
750 N CONWAY ST
MERNA, NE 68856
149 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
149
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
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: ANSELMO-MERNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)643-2224
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 20
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 16
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 350 Students
1135 NORTH H STREET
BROKEN BOW, NE 68822 (8.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th