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#32 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 22% of private schools

Spalding Academy

School · Spalding, NE

A private school in Spalding, NE serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

130 W MARGUERITE ST, Spalding, NE 68665

  • 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+10.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment64
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Spalding Academy 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 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,917

Median home value

$108,700

Median rent

$629/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

91.7%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.6%
Black7.8%
Hispanic1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Spalding Academy is listed in Spalding, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Spalding Academy

Spalding Academy is a private school in Spalding, NE, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spalding Academy

What grades does Spalding Academy serve?

Spalding Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Spalding Academy?

Spalding Academy has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spalding Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Spalding Academy is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Spalding Academy rank in NE?

Spalding Academy ranks #32 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Spalding Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Spalding Academy 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.

Is Spalding Academy a private school?

Yes, Spalding Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Spalding Academy a religious school?

Spalding Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Greeley County
Area population (ZIP 68665)
767
Area median age
49.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68665; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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