Excellent
#135 of 967 schools in NE
Top 14% in state
Anchor Pointe Elementary
Elementary School · Bennington Public Schools · Bennington, NE
A Bennington Public Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17007 NORTH HWS CLEVELAND BLVD PO BOX 309, Bennington, NE 68007
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anchor Pointe Elementary score 70% 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 has held near 70% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Anchor Pointe Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$137,767
Median home value
$369,900
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Primary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Pine Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Stratford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Woodbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bennington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anchor Pointe Elementary is listed in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anchor Pointe Elementary
Anchor Pointe Elementary is a public elementary school in Bennington, NE, part of Bennington Public Schools, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anchor Pointe Elementary
What grades does Anchor Pointe Elementary serve?
Anchor Pointe Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Anchor Pointe Elementary?
Anchor Pointe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Pointe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Pointe Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anchor Pointe Elementary rank in NE?
Anchor Pointe Elementary ranks #135 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Anchor Pointe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchor Pointe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Anchor Pointe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anchor Pointe Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Anchor Pointe Elementary a charter school?
No, Anchor Pointe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anchor Pointe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Anchor Pointe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anchor Pointe Elementary?
9.6% of students at Anchor Pointe Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Phone
- (402) 238-2166
- Area population (ZIP 68007)
- 18,360
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 68007; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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