Excellent
#96 of 967 schools in NE
Top 10% in state
Tri County Elementary School
Elementary School · Tri County Public Schools · Dewitt, NE
An elementary school in Dewitt, NE where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
72520 HWY 103, Dewitt, NE 68341
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri County Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri County 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average433/100K
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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
$90,347
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$608/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tri County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri County Elementary School is listed in TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri County Elementary School
Tri County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dewitt, NE, part of Tri County Public Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Tri County Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri County Elementary School
What grades does Tri County Elementary School serve?
Tri County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tri County Elementary School?
Tri County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri County Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri County Elementary School rank in NE?
Tri County Elementary School ranks #96 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Tri County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Tri County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri County Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tri County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tri County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tri County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri County Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Tri County 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
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (402) 683-4035
- Area population (ZIP 68341)
- 744
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 68341; 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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