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#482 of 967 schools in NE
Top 50% in state
Sutton Elementary School
Elementary School · Sutton Public Schools · Sutton, NE
An elementary school in Sutton, NE where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1107 N SAUNDERS PO BOX 590, Sutton, NE 68979
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sutton Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sutton 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,265
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68979; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Sutton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sutton Elementary School is listed in SUTTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sutton Elementary School
Sutton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sutton, NE, part of Sutton Public Schools, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sutton Elementary School
What grades does Sutton Elementary School serve?
Sutton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sutton Elementary School rank in NE?
Sutton Elementary School ranks #482 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Sutton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sutton 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.
What are the test scores at Sutton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutton Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sutton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sutton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sutton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sutton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sutton Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Sutton 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
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (402) 773-4423
- Area population (ZIP 68979)
- 1,645
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 68979; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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