C
Below Average
56/100

Emerson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2705 AVE E, Kearney, NE 68847
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Nebraska
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
211
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%38/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−21 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−26 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%27%reading -27 pts, math -37 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -16 pts, math -15 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2705 AVE E
City Kearney
ZIP Code 68847
District 3172390
NCES School ID 317239001103
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68847

Understanding the community around Emerson Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,818
Per Capita Income $35,732
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $211,300
Median Rent $898
Owner-Occupied 68.5%
Renter-Occupied 31.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Emerson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.0%
Hispanic/Latino 27.5%
Black 4.7%
Two or More Races 3.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 211
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 211 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School serve?
Emerson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Emerson Elementary School receive per student?
Emerson Elementary School receives $12,031 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Emerson Elementary School in 68847 ▼
Avg Home Value
$293,049
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
31.5%

Other Schools in 68847

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026