Excellent
#92 of 967 schools in NE
Top 9% in state
Elementary School at Syracuse
Elementary School · Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools · Syracuse, NE
A Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 7TH ST PO BOX P, Syracuse, NE 68446
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elementary School at Syracuse score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
15.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elementary School at Syracuse 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low143/100K
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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
$89,500
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elementary School at Syracuse is listed in SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elementary School at Syracuse
Elementary School at Syracuse is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NE, part of Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elementary School at Syracuse
What grades does Elementary School at Syracuse serve?
Elementary School at Syracuse serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Elementary School at Syracuse?
Elementary School at Syracuse has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Syracuse?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Syracuse is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elementary School at Syracuse rank in NE?
Elementary School at Syracuse ranks #92 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Elementary School at Syracuse's MySchoolScout rating?
Elementary School at Syracuse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elementary School at Syracuse?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elementary School at Syracuse has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elementary School at Syracuse a charter school?
No, Elementary School at Syracuse is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elementary School at Syracuse a Title I school?
No, Elementary School at Syracuse is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elementary School at Syracuse?
15.6% of students at Elementary School at Syracuse 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (402) 269-2382
- Area population (ZIP 68446)
- 2,871
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 · 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 68446; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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