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#492 of 967 schools in NE
Elgin High School
High School · Elgin Public Schools · Elgin, NE
A high school in Elgin, NE where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 N 4TH ST PO BOX 399, Elgin, NE 68636
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Elgin High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elgin High 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,853
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elgin Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elgin High School is listed in ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elgin High School
Elgin High School is a public high school in Elgin, NE, part of Elgin Public Schools, serving approximately 85 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elgin High School
What grades does Elgin High School serve?
Elgin High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elgin High School rank in NE?
Elgin High School ranks #492 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Elgin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elgin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Elgin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elgin High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elgin High School a charter school?
No, Elgin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elgin High School a Title I school?
No, Elgin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elgin High School?
41.2% of students at Elgin High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Antelope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (402) 843-2455
- Area population (ZIP 68636)
- 1,237
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 68636; 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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