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#668 of 967 schools in NE
Newell Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Island Public Schools · Grand Island, NE
A Grand Island Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2700 W 13TH ST, Grand Island, NE 68803
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newell Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newell 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,140/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,040
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| West Lawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Howard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 148 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Island Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #4 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newell Elementary School is listed in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newell Elementary School
Newell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, NE, part of Grand Island Public Schools, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newell Elementary School
What grades does Newell Elementary School serve?
Newell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Newell Elementary School?
Newell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell 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 Newell Elementary School rank in NE?
Newell Elementary School ranks #668 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Newell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newell 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 Newell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newell Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newell Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Newell 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (308) 385-5905
- Area population (ZIP 68803)
- 25,620
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 68803; 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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