Excellent
#3 of 967 schools in NE
Top 1% in state
Newman Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Newman Grove Public Schools · Newman Grove, NE
An elementary school in Newman Grove, NE where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
703 HALE AVE PO BOX 370, Newman Grove, NE 68758
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newman Grove Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newman Grove 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low87/100K
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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
$61,875
Median home value
$112,800
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Newman Grove Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newman Grove Elementary School is listed in NEWMAN GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newman Grove Elementary School
Newman Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newman Grove, NE, part of Newman Grove Public Schools, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newman Grove Elementary School
What grades does Newman Grove Elementary School serve?
Newman Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Newman Grove Elementary School?
Newman Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman Grove Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newman Grove Elementary School rank in NE?
Newman Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Newman Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newman Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Newman Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newman Grove Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newman Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newman Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newman Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newman Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newman Grove Elementary School?
48.1% of students at Newman Grove 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
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (402) 447-6051
- Area population (ZIP 68758)
- 1,307
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 68758; 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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