Alda Public School (Closed 2023)

206 W 3rd St Po Box 146
Alda, NE 68810
Alda Public School serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
39 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alda Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alda Public School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 1990-91 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alda Public School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alda Public School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
White
74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alda Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alda Public School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Alda Public School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alda Public 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
36%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alda Public 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.
School District Name
Alda Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alda Public School?
39 students attend Alda Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Alda Public School students are White, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alda Public School?
Alda Public School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alda Public School offer ?
Alda Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Alda Public School part of?
Alda Public School is part of Alda Public School District.

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