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Kearney Education Center

1511 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
Kearney Education Center serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kearney Education Center's student population of 355 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kearney Education Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kearney Education Center?
355 students attend Kearney Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kearney Education Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearney Education Center?
Kearney Education Center has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kearney Education Center offer ?
Kearney Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearney Education Center part of?
Kearney Education Center is part of Kearney ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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