Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kearney, Nebraska 68845 · Kearney Public Schools
#212 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#13343 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kearney, in the Kearney Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 212th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 15 schools in Kearney; Central Elementary School ranks 7th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Park Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students · 821 m away
Kearney Education Center
Kearney · Public other · Grades PK–PK
332 students · 1.0 km away
Emerson Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students · 1.1 km away
Bryant Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students · 1.2 km away
Horizon Middle School
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 1.5 km away
Northeast Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 1.9 km away
Kenwood Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 2.1 km away
Windy Hills Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 2.8 km away
Sunrise Middle School
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students · 3.0 km away
West Kearney High School
Kearney · Public high · Grades 8–12
65 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Gates Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Grandview Elementary School
Alliance · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
Valentine Elementary School
Valentine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
285 students
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
Paddock Road Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Emerson Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 67.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #212 of 511 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Central Elementary School ranks #212 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #13343 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School had 284 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.