Very Good
#199 of 967 schools in NE
Top 21% in state
Amherst Elementary School
Elementary School · Amherst Public Schools · Amherst, NE
An elementary school in Amherst, NE where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 N SYCAMORE PO BOX 8, Amherst, NE 68812
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amherst Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amherst Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,833
Median home value
$207,300
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Amherst Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amherst Elementary School is listed in AMHERST PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amherst Elementary School
Amherst Elementary School is a public elementary school in Amherst, NE, part of Amherst Public Schools, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amherst Elementary School
What grades does Amherst Elementary School serve?
Amherst Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amherst Elementary School rank in NE?
Amherst Elementary School ranks #199 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Amherst Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amherst Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amherst Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amherst Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amherst Elementary School a charter school?
No, Amherst Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amherst Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Amherst Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amherst Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Amherst Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Buffalo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (308) 826-3131
- Area population (ZIP 68812)
- 642
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68812; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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