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Central Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School

Should you attend Central Elementary School or Emerson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Elementary School
300 W 24th St
Kearney, NE 68845
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Emerson Elementary School
2705 Ave E
Kearney, NE 68847
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
271 students
211 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#278 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
#555 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in NE)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 30% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 30% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Emerson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
12
19
Kindergarten Students
41
21
Grade 1 Students
41
37
Grade 2 Students
49
42
Grade 3 Students
43
32
Grade 4 Students
43
30
Grade 5 Students
42
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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