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#332 of 967 schools in NE

Top 34% in state

Chambers Elementary School

Elementary School · Chambers Public Schools · Chambers, NE

An elementary school in Chambers, NE where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 SOUTH A ST PO BOX 218, Chambers, NE 68725

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$22,714
Chronic Absenteeism3.8%

Students at Chambers Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chambers 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$50,500

Median home value

$125,700

Median rent

$760/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68725; 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.

Chambers Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$22,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chambers Elementary School is listed in CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chambers Elementary School

Chambers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chambers, NE, part of Chambers Public Schools, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chambers Elementary School

What grades does Chambers Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Chambers Elementary School?

Chambers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Chambers Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chambers Elementary School rank in NE?

Chambers Elementary School ranks #332 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Chambers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chambers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Chambers Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chambers Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chambers Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Chambers Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

36.2% of students at Chambers 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
80
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Holt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.8%
Area population (ZIP 68725)
643
Area median age
32.3
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 68725; 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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