Emerson Elementary School

700 Black Hills
Alliance, NE 69301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Emerson Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Emerson Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Alliance, NE, covering an area of approximately 842.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 29 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
8%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
33%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
51%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
49%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
36.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemingford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
237 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Alliance School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Emerson Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Alliance, NE, covering an area of approximately 842.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 29 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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