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#381 of 967 schools in NE
Top 39% in state
Deshler Elementary School
Elementary School · Deshler Public Schools · Deshler, NE
An elementary school in Deshler, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1402 3RD ST PO BOX 547, Deshler, NE 68340
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deshler Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deshler 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,271
Median home value
$105,000
Median rent
$485/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Deshler Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deshler Elementary School is listed in DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deshler Elementary School
Deshler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deshler, NE, part of Deshler Public Schools, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deshler Elementary School
What grades does Deshler Elementary School serve?
Deshler Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Deshler Elementary School?
Deshler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deshler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deshler Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deshler Elementary School rank in NE?
Deshler Elementary School ranks #381 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Deshler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deshler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Deshler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deshler Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Deshler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Deshler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deshler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Deshler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deshler Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Deshler 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
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Thayer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (402) 365-7272
- Area population (ZIP 68340)
- 1,003
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 68340; 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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