NEPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
Primary|AMHERST, Nebraska|AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AMHERST, NE 68812
School Profile
Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
213
Student:Teacher
19.4:1
Locale
Rural
District
AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLSEcon. Disadvantaged
19.7%
Phone
(308)826-3131School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
75-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Worse than average in NEDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,723
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 36%Local 53%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$293,273
+6.2% YoY
Kearney, NE metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
203
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 213 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in AMHERST, NE.
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