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#141 of 967 schools in NE

Top 15% in state

Cedar Hollow School

Elementary School · Northwest Public Schools · Grand Island, NE

A Northwest Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4900 S ENGLEMAN RD, Grand Island, NE 68803

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$13,932
Chronic Absenteeism5.8%

Students at Cedar Hollow School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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

19.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cedar Hollow 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,140/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,040

Median home value

$224,100

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68803; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shoemaker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–54.1 mi444Compare →
Gates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–54.3 mi303Compare →
Stolley Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–54.4 mi279Compare →
Starr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–54.7 mi451Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northwest Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,932NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cedar Hollow School is listed in NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cedar Hollow School

Cedar Hollow School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, NE, part of Northwest Public Schools, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedar Hollow School

What grades does Cedar Hollow School serve?

Cedar Hollow School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cedar Hollow School?

Cedar Hollow School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hollow School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hollow School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Hollow School rank in NE?

Cedar Hollow School ranks #141 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Cedar Hollow School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Hollow School 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 Cedar Hollow School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Hollow School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cedar Hollow School a charter school?

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

Is Cedar Hollow School a Title I school?

No, Cedar Hollow School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Hollow School?

19.4% of students at Cedar Hollow 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 – 8th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.8%
Area population (ZIP 68803)
25,620
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
41
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 68803; 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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