EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
700 BLACK HILLS
ALLIANCE, NE 69301
237 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Emerson Elementary School, located at 700 Black Hills in Alliance, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alliance Public Schools district. As a community-focused school, it provides elementary education tailored to the needs of local students, emphasizing core academic development and social growth in a supportive, neighborhood-based setting.

The school is known for being an integral part of the small-city fabric of Alliance, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support student success. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and a positive learning culture, Emerson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of the local educational landscape.
237
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (51.5%)
  • Hispanic
    78 (32.9%)
  • Two or More
    19 (8.0%)
  • American Indian
    18 (7.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)762-4093
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 82
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 283 Students
615 GRAND
ALLIANCE, NE 69301 (1.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th