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#558 of 967 schools in NE
Garden County Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Garden County Schools · Oshkosh, NE
An elementary school in Oshkosh, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
800 WEST 2ND PO BOX 230, Oshkosh, NE 69154
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden County Elementary Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garden County Elementary Sch 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,214
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$689/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69154; 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.
Garden County Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden County Elementary Sch is listed in GARDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden County Elementary Sch
Garden County Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Oshkosh, NE, part of Garden County Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden County Elementary Sch
What grades does Garden County Elementary Sch serve?
Garden County Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Garden County Elementary Sch?
Garden County Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden County Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden County Elementary Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden County Elementary Sch rank in NE?
Garden County Elementary Sch ranks #558 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Garden County Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden County Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Garden County Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden County Elementary Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garden County Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Garden County Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden County Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Garden County Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden County Elementary Sch?
40.3% of students at Garden County Elementary Sch 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Garden County
- Phone
- (308) 772-3336
- Area population (ZIP 69154)
- 1,077
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 69154; 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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