Ainsworth Elementary School

520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ainsworth Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 16% 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-4
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in NE
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ainsworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ainsworth Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
134 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Ainsworth Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ainsworth Elementary School is 0.28, 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)
#63 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ainsworth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ainsworth Elementary School 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.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ainsworth Elementary School 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ainsworth Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ainsworth Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ainsworth Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ainsworth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
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White
84%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ainsworth Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Ainsworth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ainsworth Elementary School 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
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ainsworth Elementary School 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ainsworth Elementary School's ranking?
Ainsworth Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Ainsworth Elementary School?
134 students attend Ainsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ainsworth Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ainsworth Elementary School?
Ainsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ainsworth Elementary School offer ?
Ainsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ainsworth Elementary School part of?
Ainsworth Elementary School is part of Ainsworth Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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