Kearney Education Center
Tel:
(308) 698-8033
Kearney Education Center serves 220 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kearney Education Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kearney Education Center's student population of 220 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Kearney Education Center is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. 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) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 75% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kearney School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kearney Education Center is Kearney High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Horizon Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kenwood Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kearney Kenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
0.0 miles
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200 0.0 PK-5 393 - Kearney Bryant Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 242 students
0.6 miles
1611 Ave C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8190 0.6 PK-5 242 - Kearney Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 269 students
0.7 miles
300 W 24th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040 0.7 PK-5 269 - Kearney Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 262 students
1.1 miles
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280 1.1 PK-5 262 - Kearney Emerson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 248 students
1.2 miles
2705 Ave E
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8270 1.2 PK-5 248
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