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Enrollment
332
Elementary
DISTRICT 292 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317239002253
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER
1511 5TH AVENUE, KEARNEY, NE 68845 · (308) 698-8033 · Buffalo County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL332 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
97 students
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 332 | 100% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER this school | 332 | 29.2% | N/A |
| TRUMBLE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAPILLION | 364 | 32.4% | 64.2% |
| BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NORFOLK | 333 | 30.3% | 64.4% |
| EASTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LINCOLN | 264 | 30.3% | 62.7% |
| KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KEARNEY | 398 | 32.9% | 59.7% |
| TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAPILLION | 399 | 25.8% | 65.1% |
Matched among Nebraska elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Buffalo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 332 | #213 of 587 | #4 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.5:1 | #374 of 379 | #15 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.3% | #247 of 379 | #6 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.2% | #219 of 359 | #10 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +50.9% | #5 of 135 | #1 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
332
-79 (-19%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
was 41.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 332 | 15.4 | 21.5:1 | 29% (97) |
| 2023-24 | 355 | 13.4 | 26.4:1 | 44% (157) |
| 2022-23 | 416 | 11 | 37.7:1 | 40% (167) |
| 2020-21 | 411 | 10 | 41.1:1 | 32% (131) |
| 2017-18 | 220 | 9.5 | 23.1:1 | 50% (109) |
| 2015-16 | 108 | 8 | 13.5:1 | 72% (78) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER.
Since 2017-18: students up 51% (220 to 332); teachers up 62% (9.5 to 15.4).
About KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER is an elementary school in KEARNEY, Nebraska, reachable at (308) 698-8033. The school runs pre-K and enrolls 332 students. Elementary schools in Nebraska average about 272 students, which makes this school 22% above average.
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 6,066 students spread across 15 schools.
The student body at KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER is 77% White. The school is also 18% Hispanic and 2% Black. The White share of the county population is higher, at 87%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 37, compared with 70 nationally.
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER has 15.4 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The average for elementary schools in Nebraska is about 21.0:1. The school has 29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
American Community Survey estimates for Buffalo County show that the median household earns about $75,911 a year, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Buffalo County has 28 public schools with about 8,449 students, including KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER.
BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.6 miles away, is the closest public school. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant).
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 19%, from 411 to 332. By 2024-25, the school had 21.5 students per teacher, compared with 41.1 in 2020-21.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Buffalo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
50,579
Census ACS
Median income
$75,911
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,449 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,663 students
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 648 students
- SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 536 students
- MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 417 students
- KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 398 students
- NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 397 students
Other schools in KEARNEY
- KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,663 students
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 648 students
- SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 536 students
- MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 417 students
- KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 398 students
- NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 397 students
Nearby schools
- BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 248
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 284
- KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 398
- PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi · 257
- EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi · 235
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL1.5 mi · 648
Frequently asked questions
About KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTERHow many students attend KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER?
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER enrolls approximately 332 students in grades PK-PK.
Is KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER an elementary, middle, or high school?
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER have?
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER employs 15 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER?
At KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER, the student body is approximately 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER?
KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER is overseen by KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Buffalo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.