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#708 of 967 schools in NE
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
Elementary School · Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools · Wilcox, NE
An elementary school in Wilcox, NE where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
404 E SAPP ST PO BOX 190, Wilcox, NE 68982
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 45% proficient (2019)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2016, to 40% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilcox-hildreth 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,583
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$672/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68982; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox-hildreth Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–5 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School is listed in WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilcox, NE, part of Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
What grades does Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School serve?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School rank in NE?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School ranks #708 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Wilcox-hildreth 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
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kearney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (308) 478-5265
- Area population (ZIP 68982)
- 617
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 68982; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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