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#603 of 967 schools in NE
Mead Elementary School
Elementary School · Mead Public Schools · Mead, NE
An elementary school in Mead, NE where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 N ELM, Mead, NE 68041
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mead Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mead 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low237/100K
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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
$70,263
Median home value
$223,500
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yutan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mead Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mead Elementary School is listed in MEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mead Elementary School
Mead Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mead, NE, part of Mead Public Schools, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mead Elementary School
What grades does Mead Elementary School serve?
Mead Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mead Elementary School?
Mead Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mead Elementary School rank in NE?
Mead Elementary School ranks #603 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Mead Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mead Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mead Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mead Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mead Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mead Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mead Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mead Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mead Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Mead 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
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saunders County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.5%
- Phone
- (402) 624-6465
- Area population (ZIP 68041)
- 939
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 68041; 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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