Emerson Elementary School
Tel:
(402)563-7030
- Emerson Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Emerson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Emerson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Emerson Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 261 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emerson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 911 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #380 out of 911 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 49% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Columbus School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emerson Elementary School is Columbus High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Columbus Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Columbus Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1110 students
0.3 miles
2200 26th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7060 0.3 5-8 1110 - Columbus Columbus High School Grades: 9-12 | 1230 students
0.4 miles
3434 Discoverer Drive
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7050 0.4 9-12 1230 - Columbus Pathways Beyond/early Steps To Success Building Grades: PK | 14 students
0.5 miles
2508 27th Street
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7000 0.5 PK 14 - Columbus North Park Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 309 students
0.7 miles
2200 31st St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7070 0.7 PK-4 309 - Columbus West Park Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 240 students
1.1 miles
4100 Adamy St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7075 1.1 PK-4 240
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