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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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$16,777
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Kenesaw 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 Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

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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

$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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–84.4 mi72Compare →

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%
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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