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Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna is a public elementary school in Merna, Nebraska, serving 149 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Anselmo-Merna Public Schools district, which is ranked 93 out of 182 districts in the state.

Academically, Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna has shown mixed performance compared to the state average. While its 3rd-grade students outperformed the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the 5th-grade students fell below the state average in Mathematics and Science. Compared to nearby schools like North Park Elementary School in Broken Bow, Anselmo-Merna's academic performance is generally lower. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.6% to 21.5% in recent years, which can negatively impact student learning.

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna serves a significant population of White students and has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, but it remains lower than the nearby Callaway Elementary School, which may indicate greater resources and funding available to that school. The school's academic performance and demographic challenges require a comprehensive approach to improve student outcomes and provide a more supportive educational experience for all students.

145

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,294

Per pupil spending ?

35.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856-0068

(308) 643-2224

District: Anselmo-Merna Public Schools

Students who attend Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna usually attend:

High:

Anselmo-Merna High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Hispanic:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2023 → 57th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (66% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 57th (2024) from a 29th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg75%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	61.3	185 of 428	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.6	325 of 459	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.5	277 of 457	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.3	223 of 442	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.0	296 of 452	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.4	222 of 450	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.6	155 of 459	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	198 of 480	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.1	245 of 488	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.1	129 of 483	73.3%	★★★★☆
2013	52.5	248 of 485	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	73.5	91 of 480	81.0%	★★★★☆
2011	57.0	203 of 473	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.5	231 of 502	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.6	273 of 471	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.0	378 of 478	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	68.3	128 of 430	70.2%	★★★★☆
2006	31.4	332 of 418	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	30.5	272 of 367	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	268 of 347	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	18.5	347 of 385	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.1	294 of 388	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.6	235 of 368	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.4	316 of 391	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.5	241 of 391	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2019)26th percentile-9 vs school

White (2023)10th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+9 vs state

Mathematics64%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna	Public	PK, KG-6	750 N Conway St	Merna	68856	Custer County	Anselmo-Merna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 643-2224	145	11	13.1	35.9%	141 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				68.0				64.0	$21,294	$1,456	$16,300
North Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1135 North H Street	Broken Bow	68822	Custer County	Broken Bow Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 872-2982	376	30	12.5	41.5%	303 (80.6%)	2 (0.5%)	50 (13.3%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	85.5	28^th of 294 public elementary schools	90.5%		83.9	45^th of 428 public elementary schools	89.5%	17	80.7	75.8	78.1	78.2	82.3	79.0	89.1	83.5	$14,374	$697	$11,915
Callaway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	101 N Needham	Callaway	68825	Custer County	Callaway Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 836-2272	98	11	9.3	41.8%	91 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)				70.3				81.1	$33,210	$4,364	$24,438

Frequently Asked Questions about Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna

What is the racial makeup of Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna?

Students at Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna in?

Anselmo-Merna Public Schools

How many students attend Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna?

In the 2024-25 school year, 145 students attended Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna.

What schools do graduates of Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna attend?

Students who attend Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna usually go on to attend:

High : Anselmo-Merna High School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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