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#615 of 967 schools in NE
Harvard Elementary School
Elementary School · Harvard Public Schools · Harvard, NE
An elementary school in Harvard, NE where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
506 E NORTH ST PO BOX 100, Harvard, NE 68944
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harvard Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,833
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Harvard Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harvard Elementary School is listed in HARVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harvard Elementary School
Harvard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harvard, NE, part of Harvard Public Schools, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harvard Elementary School
What grades does Harvard Elementary School serve?
Harvard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harvard Elementary School?
Harvard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvard Elementary School rank in NE?
Harvard Elementary School ranks #615 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Harvard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Harvard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvard Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harvard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harvard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harvard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harvard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (402) 772-2171
- Area population (ZIP 68944)
- 1,230
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 68944; 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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