Excellent
#156 of 967 schools in NE
Top 16% in state
High Plains Community Elementary School
Elementary School · High Plains Community Schools · Clarks, NE
An elementary school in Clarks, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
205 W PEARL ST PO BOX 205, Clarks, NE 68628
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Plains Community 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 26 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 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Plains Community 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low130/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,125
Median home value
$155,200
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68628; 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.
High Plains Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Plains Community Elementary School is listed in HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Plains Community Elementary School
High Plains Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarks, NE, part of High Plains Community Schools, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Plains Community Elementary School
What grades does High Plains Community Elementary School serve?
High Plains Community Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend High Plains Community Elementary School?
High Plains Community Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Plains Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Plains Community Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Plains Community Elementary School rank in NE?
High Plains Community Elementary School ranks #156 of 967 schools in NE.
What is High Plains Community Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
High Plains Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 High Plains Community Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Plains Community Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High Plains Community Elementary School a charter school?
No, High Plains Community Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Plains Community Elementary School a Title I school?
No, High Plains Community Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Plains Community Elementary School?
34.5% of students at High Plains Community 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
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Merrick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (308) 548-2216
- Area population (ZIP 68628)
- 844
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 68628; 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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