Very Good
#365 of 967 schools in NE
Top 38% in state
Elwood High School
High School · Elwood Public Schools · Elwood, NE
A high school in Elwood, NE serving grades 7th – 12th.
502 FIRST AVE PO BOX 107, Elwood, NE 68937
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elwood High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
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 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elwood 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 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
- #2 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 High School is listed in ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elwood High School
Elwood High School is a public high school in Elwood, NE, part of Elwood Public Schools, serving approximately 76 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elwood High School
What grades does Elwood High School serve?
Elwood High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Elwood High School?
Elwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood High School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elwood High School rank in NE?
Elwood High School ranks #365 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Elwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elwood High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elwood High School a charter school?
No, Elwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elwood High School a Title I school?
No, Elwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elwood High School?
19.7% of students at Elwood 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
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gosper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (308) 785-2491
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- 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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