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#51 of 967 schools in NE

Top 5% in state

Bloomfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Bloomfield Community Schools · Bloomfield, NE

A Bloomfield Community Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

514 S MCNAMARA PO BOX 308, Bloomfield, NE 68718

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$18,819
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Bloomfield Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

54.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bloomfield 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average407/100K

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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

$63,333

Median home value

$114,000

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bloomfield Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bloomfield Elementary School is listed in BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bloomfield Elementary School

Bloomfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomfield, NE, part of Bloomfield Community Schools, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bloomfield Elementary School

What grades does Bloomfield Elementary School serve?

Bloomfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bloomfield Elementary School?

Bloomfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bloomfield Elementary School rank in NE?

Bloomfield Elementary School ranks #51 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Bloomfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bloomfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Bloomfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomfield Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bloomfield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bloomfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bloomfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bloomfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloomfield Elementary School?

54.8% of students at Bloomfield 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
135
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 68718)
1,691
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
49
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 68718; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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