Below Average
#790 of 967 schools in NE
Covington Elementary School
Elementary School · So Sioux City Community Schs · So Sioux City, NE
A So Sioux City Community Schs elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2116 A STREET, So Sioux City, NE 68776
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Covington Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Covington 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Average356/100K
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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
$68,686
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68776; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E N Swett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 0.2 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Cardinal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Harney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
So Sioux City Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Covington Elementary School is listed in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Covington Elementary School
Covington Elementary School is a public elementary school in So Sioux City, NE, part of So Sioux City Community Schs, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Covington Elementary School
What grades does Covington Elementary School serve?
Covington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Covington Elementary School rank in NE?
Covington Elementary School ranks #790 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Covington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Covington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Covington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Covington Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Covington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Covington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Covington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Covington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covington Elementary School?
83.2% of students at Covington 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (402) 494-4238
- Area population (ZIP 68776)
- 15,034
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 68776; 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
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