Excellent
#53 of 967 schools in NE
Top 5% in state
Hillrise Elementary School
Elementary School · Elkhorn Public Schools · Elkhorn, NE
An Elkhorn Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20110 HOPPER ST PO BOX 439, Elkhorn, NE 68022
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillrise Elementary School score 70% 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 14 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillrise 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$139,713
Median home value
$452,800
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Westridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Arbor View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elkhorn Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #7 of 20
- District spending per student
- $11,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillrise Elementary School is listed in ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillrise Elementary School
Hillrise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elkhorn, NE, part of Elkhorn Public Schools, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillrise Elementary School
What grades does Hillrise Elementary School serve?
Hillrise Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hillrise Elementary School?
Hillrise Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillrise Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillrise Elementary School rank in NE?
Hillrise Elementary School ranks #53 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Hillrise Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillrise Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Hillrise Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillrise Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillrise Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hillrise Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillrise Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hillrise Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillrise Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Hillrise 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (402) 289-2602
- Area population (ZIP 68022)
- 33,702
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 68022; 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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