Elwood Public Schools School District
School District · Elwood, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Evaluating Elwood Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elwood Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Elwood Elementary School
Elwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elwood High School
Elwood · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#86 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,182
+$4,818 vs Nebraska median
District size
184 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Elwood Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elwood Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Elwood High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elwood Public Schools
Elwood Public Schools is a Elwood, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 184 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. The district invests $22,182 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Elwood Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Elwood Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elwood Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elwood Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Elwood Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Elwood
- Total Enrollment
- 184
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elwood Public Schools?
Elwood Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elwood Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Elwood Public Schools is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elwood Public Schools?
Elwood Public Schools spends $22,182 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elwood Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elwood Public Schools is 8.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elwood Public Schools?
Elwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elwood Public Schools with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Elwood Public Schools?
Across schools in Elwood Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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