Wood River Elementary School

Wood River Elementary School serves 220 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in the rural community of Wood River, Nebraska. With 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention and support. Academically, Wood River Elementary demonstrates solid performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks impressively at #161 out of 974 Nebraska elementary schools, placing it in the 84th percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 57% achieving proficient or above levels, while 50% meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. The school draws families from Hall County's Wood River community, where the median household income of $77,115 reflects a stable middle-class population. With a relatively low poverty rate of 9.9% and median home values around $170,400, the area provides a supportive environment for education, though only 23% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Wood River Elementary operates as a regular public school in Nebraska's rural landscape, offering students a close-knit educational environment where teachers can build meaningful relationships with their pupils and families in this small, tight-knit farming community.

Located in a rural area, Wood River Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.