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#71 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 49% of private schools

St Lukes Elementary School

Elementary School · Ogallala, NE

A private elementary school in Ogallala, NE serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

406 E 3RD ST, Ogallala, NE 69153

  • 7.8:1 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)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,131
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
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-2.4 / 10
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Enrollment39
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Lukes 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,884/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ogallala), 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

$58,022

Median home value

$149,600

Median rent

$738/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White76.9%
Hispanic20.5%
Asian2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.4 mi27Compare →
Prairie View SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–80.9 mi549Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Lukes Elementary School is listed in Ogallala, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Lukes Elementary School

St Lukes Elementary School is a private elementary school in Ogallala, NE, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Lukes Elementary School

What grades does St Lukes Elementary School serve?

St Lukes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Lukes Elementary School?

St Lukes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lukes Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Lukes Elementary School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Lukes Elementary School rank in NE?

St Lukes Elementary School ranks #71 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is St Lukes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Lukes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Lukes Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Lukes Elementary School 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 St Lukes Elementary School a religious school?

St Lukes Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
39
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Keith County
Area population (ZIP 69153)
5,968
Area average commute
15 min
Area median age
48.3
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 69153; 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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