Enrollment
237
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alliance, NE
Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310291000014
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE.
School address
District: Alliance Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310291000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alliance, Nebraska, enrolling 237 students.
At 12.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 50.9% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alliance Public Schools spends $13,683 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students) and Grandview Elementary School (283 students) alongside Emerson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 65% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Emerson Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Public Schools, which includes Emerson Elementary School.
$13,683
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 21.3%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Emerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alliance Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alliance Early Child Ed Prog | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alliance, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Emerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Alliance, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Elementary School rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alliance on the city page.
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alliance Public Schools?
Besides Emerson Elementary School, Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students), Grandview Elementary School (283 students), and Alliance Middle School (261 students). See the Alliance Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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