Dorchester Preschool serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dorchester Preschool?
30 students attend Dorchester Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dorchester Preschool students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorchester Preschool?
Dorchester Preschool has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dorchester Preschool offer ?
Dorchester Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dorchester Preschool part of?
Dorchester Preschool is part of Dorchester Public School District.
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