- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, NE
Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317239001103
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- 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 #5 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE.
School address
District: Kearney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317239001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 317239001103 · Kearney, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 14.7:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High School (1,663 students)
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.9 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
- Kearney High S
Kearney High School
1,663 students
- Horizon Middle 648
Horizon Middle School
648 students
- Sunrise Middle 536
Sunrise Middle School
536 students
- Meadowlark Ele 417
Meadowlark Elementary School
417 students
- Kenwood Elemen 398
Kenwood Elementary School
398 students
- This school 235
Emerson Elementary School
235 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary School reports 235 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 79% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$11,473
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Emerson Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Kearney Public Schools reports $11,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary School?
55.2% 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 64.7% of enrollment, in Kearney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Kearney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney Public Schools?
Besides Emerson Elementary School, Kearney Public Schools also operates Kearney High School (1,663 students), Horizon Middle School (648 students), and Sunrise Middle School (536 students). See the Kearney Public Schools district page for the complete list.