Very Good
#334 of 967 schools in NE
Top 34% in state
Mc Cook Elementary School
Elementary School · Mc Cook Public Schools · Mc Cook, NE
An elementary school in Mc Cook, NE where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 W 3RD ST, Mc Cook, NE 69001
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mc Cook Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mc Cook 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low123/100K
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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
$60,089
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mc Cook Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mc Cook Elementary School is listed in MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mc Cook Elementary School
Mc Cook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mc Cook, NE, part of Mc Cook Public Schools, serving approximately 438 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mc Cook Elementary School
What grades does Mc Cook Elementary School serve?
Mc Cook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Mc Cook Elementary School?
Mc Cook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mc Cook Elementary School rank in NE?
Mc Cook Elementary School ranks #334 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Mc Cook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mc Cook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mc Cook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mc Cook Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mc Cook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mc Cook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mc Cook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mc Cook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mc Cook Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Mc Cook 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Red Willow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (308) 345-5681
- Area population (ZIP 69001)
- 9,059
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 69001; 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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