Excellent
#67 of 967 schools in NE
Top 7% in state
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
Elementary School · Johnson Co Central Public Schs · Tecumseh, NE
A Johnson Co Central Public Schs elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
358 N 6TH PO BOX 338, Tecumseh, NE 68450
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,157
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Johnson Co Central Elem-cookEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 82 | 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.
Johnson Co Central Public Schs
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh is listed in JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh is a public elementary school in Tecumseh, NE, part of Johnson Co Central Public Schs, serving approximately 162 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
What grades does Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh serve?
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh?
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh rank in NE?
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh ranks #67 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh a charter school?
No, Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh a Title I school?
No, Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh?
59.9% of students at Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (402) 335-3320
- Area population (ZIP 68450)
- 3,111
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 68450; 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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