Needs Improvement
#832 of 967 schools in NE
Seedling Mile Elem School
Elementary School · Grand Island Public Schools · Grand Island, NE
A Grand Island Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3208 E SEEDING MILE RD, Grand Island, NE 68801
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seedling Mile Elem School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 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 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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).
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Where Seedling Mile Elem 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$63,214
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Dodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Howard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 2.3 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
- #14 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
Seedling Mile Elem School is listed in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seedling Mile Elem School
Seedling Mile Elem School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, NE, part of Grand Island Public Schools, serving approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #832 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seedling Mile Elem School
What grades does Seedling Mile Elem School serve?
Seedling Mile Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Seedling Mile Elem School?
Seedling Mile Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seedling Mile Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seedling Mile Elem School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seedling Mile Elem School rank in NE?
Seedling Mile Elem School ranks #832 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Seedling Mile Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seedling Mile Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Seedling Mile Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seedling Mile Elem School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seedling Mile Elem School a charter school?
No, Seedling Mile Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seedling Mile Elem School a Title I school?
No, Seedling Mile Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (308) 385-5910
- Area population (ZIP 68801)
- 30,305
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 68801; 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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