Loup County Elementary School

Loup County Elementary School serves 53 students in grades PK through 6 in Taylor, Nebraska. With a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, every student gets consistent, direct attention from instructors — a structural advantage that shows up clearly in the numbers. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic score of 9.7 and a growth score of 9.4.

Those aren't just strong scores in isolation. Loup County Elementary ranks 3rd out of 966 public schools across Nebraska and 3rd out of 530 Nebraska elementary schools — meaning it outperforms the overwhelming majority of schools at every level statewide. It holds the top spot among schools in Taylor.

For parents weighing options, the growth score matters as much as the academic score. A 9.4 growth rating signals that students here are making measurable academic gains year over year, not just performing well on a baseline. Combined with small class sizes and exceptional academic outcomes, Loup County Elementary is one of the highest-performing public elementary schools in the state by any measure available.

With an enrollment of 53 students, Loup County Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Loup County Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Loup County Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.