Kearney Education Center serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kearney Education Center's student population of 416 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kearney Education Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kearney Education Center?
416 students attend Kearney Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kearney Education Center students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearney Education Center?
Kearney Education Center has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kearney Education Center offer ?
Kearney Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Kearney Education Center part of?
Kearney Education Center is part of Kearney School District.
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