Very Good
#296 of 967 schools in NE
Top 31% in state
Elwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Elwood Public Schools · Elwood, NE
An elementary school in Elwood, NE where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 FIRST AVE PO BOX 107, Elwood, NE 68937
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elwood Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elwood 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,206
Median home value
$275,300
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Elwood Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elwood Elementary School is listed in ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elwood Elementary School
Elwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elwood, NE, part of Elwood Public Schools, serving approximately 108 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elwood Elementary School
What grades does Elwood Elementary School serve?
Elwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Elwood Elementary School?
Elwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elwood Elementary School rank in NE?
Elwood Elementary School ranks #296 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Elwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Elwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elwood Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elwood Elementary School?
25.0% of students at Elwood 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
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gosper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (308) 785-2491
- Area population (ZIP 68937)
- 1,769
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 68937; 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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