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#560 of 967 schools in NE
Kenesaw Elementary School
Elementary School · Kenesaw Public Schools · Kenesaw, NE
An elementary school in Kenesaw, NE where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 N 5TH AVE PO BOX 129, Kenesaw, NE 68956
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenesaw Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kenesaw 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low110/100K
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
$89,524
Median home value
$184,100
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kenesaw Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenesaw Elementary School is listed in KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenesaw Elementary School
Kenesaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kenesaw, NE, part of Kenesaw Public Schools, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenesaw Elementary School
What grades does Kenesaw Elementary School serve?
Kenesaw Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kenesaw Elementary School?
Kenesaw Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenesaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenesaw Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenesaw Elementary School rank in NE?
Kenesaw Elementary School ranks #560 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Kenesaw Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenesaw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Kenesaw Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenesaw Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kenesaw Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kenesaw Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenesaw Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kenesaw Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenesaw Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Kenesaw 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (402) 752-3215
- Area population (ZIP 68956)
- 1,108
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 68956; 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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