- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 310291000014 · Alliance, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 12.5:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Alliance High School (451 students)
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alliance High
Alliance High School
451 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elementary School
283 students
- Alliance Middl
Alliance Middle School
261 students
- This school
Emerson Elementary School
237 students
- Alliance Early 78
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog
78 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Alliance Public Schools reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.