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#555 of 967 schools in NE

Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon

Elementary School · Gordon-rushville Public Schs · Gordon, NE

A Gordon-rushville Public Schs elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

500 W SECOND PO BOX 530, Gordon, NE 69343

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$18,058
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,682/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gordon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,209

Median home value

$99,900

Median rent

$754/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushvilleEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available125Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Gordon-rushville Public Schs

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$18,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is listed in GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon

Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is a public elementary school in Gordon, NE, part of Gordon-rushville Public Schs, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon

What grades does Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon serve?

Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon?

Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon?

The student-teacher ratio at Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon rank in NE?

Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon ranks #555 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon's MySchoolScout rating?

Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon 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 Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon a charter school?

No, Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon a Title I school?

No, Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sheridan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 69343)
2,475
Area average commute
14.1 min
Area median age
45.2
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 69343; 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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