Excellent
#14 of 967 schools in NE
Top 1% in state
West Point Elementary School
Elementary School · West Point Public Schools · West Point, NE
An elementary school in West Point, NE where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 EAST WASHINGTON, West Point, NE 68788
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Point Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Point 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 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,632
Median home value
$217,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68788; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Point Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Point Elementary School is listed in WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Point Elementary School
West Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Point, NE, part of West Point Public Schools, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Point Elementary School
What grades does West Point Elementary School serve?
West Point Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend West Point Elementary School?
West Point Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Point Elementary School rank in NE?
West Point Elementary School ranks #14 of 967 schools in NE.
What is West Point Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Point Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 West Point Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Point Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Point Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Point Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Point Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Point Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Point Elementary School?
61.6% of students at West Point 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cuming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (402) 372-5507
- Area population (ZIP 68788)
- 4,531
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 68788; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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