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Loomis Elementary School

Elementary School · Loomis Public Schools · Loomis, NE

An elementary school in Loomis, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

101 BRYAN ST PO BOX 250, Loomis, NE 68958

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$16,112

Students at Loomis Elementary School score 50% 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 Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

41.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Loomis 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low134/100K

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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

$72,143

Median home value

$191,700

Median rent

$767/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68958; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Loomis Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Loomis Elementary School is listed in LOOMIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loomis Elementary School

Loomis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loomis, NE, part of Loomis Public Schools, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loomis Elementary School

What grades does Loomis Elementary School serve?

Loomis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Loomis Elementary School?

Loomis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loomis Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Loomis Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loomis Elementary School rank in NE?

Loomis Elementary School ranks #677 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Loomis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Loomis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Loomis Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loomis Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Loomis Elementary School a charter school?

No, Loomis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Loomis Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Loomis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loomis Elementary School?

41.6% of students at Loomis 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
154
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Phelps County
Area population (ZIP 68958)
589
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
35.7
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 68958; 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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