Emerson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Nebraska 68602 · Columbus Public Schools
#422 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#32108 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Columbus Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 286 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 422nd of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 286.
There are 12 schools in Columbus; Emerson Elementary School ranks 10th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
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 Emerson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kramer Education Center
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
170 students · 427 m away
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,166 students · 638 m away
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps To Success Building
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
22 students · 676 m away
North Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students · 1.1 km away
West Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
215 students · 1.8 km away
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students · 2.1 km away
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students · 2.6 km away
Centennial Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students · 2.8 km away
Lakeview High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students · 7.0 km away
Lakeview Junior High School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Willa Cather Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
Harrison Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students
Seymour Elementary School
Ralston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students
Rose Hill Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Valentine Elementary School
Valentine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
285 students
Paddock Road Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 39.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #422 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 Emerson Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Emerson Elementary School ranks #422 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #32108 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School had 286 students in 2025.
Is Emerson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emerson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.