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#616 of 967 schools in NE

Hemingford Elementary School

Elementary School · Hemingford Public Schools · Hemingford, NE

An elementary school in Hemingford, NE where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

911 NIOBRARA AVE PO BOX 217, Hemingford, NE 69348

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$18,395
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at Hemingford Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hemingford Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,643

Median home value

$116,000

Median rent

$907/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69348; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hemingford Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hemingford Elementary School is listed in HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hemingford Elementary School

Hemingford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hemingford, NE, part of Hemingford Public Schools, serving approximately 227 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hemingford Elementary School

What grades does Hemingford Elementary School serve?

Hemingford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hemingford Elementary School?

Hemingford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemingford Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hemingford Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hemingford Elementary School rank in NE?

Hemingford Elementary School ranks #616 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Hemingford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hemingford 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 Hemingford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemingford Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hemingford Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hemingford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hemingford Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hemingford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemingford Elementary School?

40.1% of students at Hemingford 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
227
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Box Butte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
Area population (ZIP 69348)
1,355
Area median age
42.5
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 69348; 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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