Alma Elementary At Alma

515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alma Elementary At Alma ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alma Elementary At Alma's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Alma Elementary At Alma ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma Elementary At Alma is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#360 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alma Elementary At Alma and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alma Elementary At Alma and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alma Elementary At Alma and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alma Elementary At Alma and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma Elementary At Alma's ranking?
Alma Elementary At Alma is ranked #360 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Alma Elementary At Alma?
192 students attend Alma Elementary At Alma.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alma Elementary At Alma students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Elementary At Alma?
Alma Elementary At Alma has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alma Elementary At Alma offer ?
Alma Elementary At Alma offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Alma Elementary At Alma part of?
Alma Elementary At Alma is part of Alma School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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