Ainsworth Elementary School

Ainsworth Elementary School serves 127 students in prekindergarten through fourth grade in Ainsworth, Nebraska. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1, students get consistent, close attention from educators — a structural advantage that shows up in the results. Those results are striking.

Ainsworth Elementary earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a 9.8 growth score that reflects strong year-over-year academic progress. The school ranks 8th out of 530 elementary schools statewide, and 8th out of 966 public schools across all of Nebraska — outperforming 99% of schools in the state. For a small-enrollment school in a rural community, that standing puts it among the most effective public elementary programs anywhere in Nebraska.

Families in the Ainsworth area have a clear local choice as well. Ainsworth Elementary ranks first among the four schools in the city. Parents comparing schools across the region will find it difficult to identify an elementary program that outpaces Ainsworth on academic outcomes and student growth combined.

The data here is not marginal — this school sits at the top of nearly every comparison available for Nebraska public elementary schools.

With an enrollment of 127 students, Ainsworth Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Ainsworth Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Ainsworth Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.