Below Average
#752 of 967 schools in NE
Giltner Elementary School
Elementary School · Giltner Public Schools · Giltner, NE
An elementary school in Giltner, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
#2 WEST 6TH RD PO BOX 160, Giltner, NE 68841
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Giltner Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Giltner Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,111
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68841; 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.
Giltner Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Giltner Elementary School is listed in GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Giltner Elementary School
Giltner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Giltner, NE, part of Giltner Public Schools, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giltner Elementary School
What grades does Giltner Elementary School serve?
Giltner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Giltner Elementary School?
Giltner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giltner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Giltner Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Giltner Elementary School rank in NE?
Giltner Elementary School ranks #752 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Giltner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Giltner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Giltner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Giltner Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Giltner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Giltner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Giltner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Giltner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giltner Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Giltner 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
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (402) 849-2238
- Area population (ZIP 68841)
- 777
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 68841; 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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