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#704 of 967 schools in NE
Wayne Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne Community Schools · Wayne, NE
A Wayne Community Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
312 DOUGLAS STREET, Wayne, NE 68787
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayne Elementary School score 59% 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 27 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average690/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wayne), 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
$59,184
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$705/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68787; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Wayne Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK | 0.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne Elementary School is listed in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Elementary School
Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wayne, NE, part of Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Elementary School
What grades does Wayne Elementary School serve?
Wayne Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary 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 Wayne Elementary School rank in NE?
Wayne Elementary School ranks #704 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Wayne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wayne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Wayne Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wayne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wayne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Elementary School?
39.4% of students at Wayne 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
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (402) 375-3854
- Area population (ZIP 68787)
- 6,816
- Area median age
- 24.3
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 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 68787; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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