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
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 284 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 235 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
284 students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#555 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
19
Kindergarten Students
38
45
Grade 1 Students
42
22
Grade 2 Students
42
38
Grade 3 Students
48
44
Grade 4 Students
44
31
Grade 5 Students
49
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
35%
30%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
53%
65%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%