Below Average
#766 of 967 schools in NE
Elba Secondary School
High School · Elba Public Schools · Elba, NE
A high school in Elba, NE where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
711 CAROLINE ST PO BOX 100, Elba, NE 68835
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elba Secondary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,438
Median home value
$120,100
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Elba Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elba Secondary School is listed in ELBA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elba Secondary School
Elba Secondary School is a public high school in Elba, NE, part of Elba Public Schools, serving approximately 43 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elba Secondary School
What grades does Elba Secondary School serve?
Elba Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Elba Secondary School?
Elba Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elba Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elba Secondary School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elba Secondary School rank in NE?
Elba Secondary School ranks #766 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Elba Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elba Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Elba Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elba Secondary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elba Secondary School a charter school?
No, Elba Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elba Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Elba Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (308) 863-2228
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 68835)
- 489
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 68835; 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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