Very Good
#241 of 967 schools in NE
Top 25% in state
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Sidney Public Schools · Sidney, NE
A Sidney Public Schools elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 21ST AVE, Sidney, NE 69162
- Math 77% proficient (2013)
- Reading 72% proficient (2013)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2010, to 75% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sidney), 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
$55,147
Median home value
$140,400
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sidney Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sidney, NE, part of Sidney Public Schools, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in NE?
Central Elementary School ranks #241 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Central 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Phone
- (308) 254-5855
- Area population (ZIP 69162)
- 7,169
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 69162; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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