Elementary School At Halsey

408 Hwy 2
Halsey, NE 69142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elementary School At Halsey ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 47 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Elementary School At Halsey's student population of 47 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
47 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Elementary School At Halsey ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elementary School At Halsey is 0.12, 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)
#460 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elementary School At Halsey, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elementary School At Halsey 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.
40-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elementary School At Halsey 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.
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Elementary School At Halsey 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%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elementary School At Halsey 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
94%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elementary School At Halsey 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
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Elementary School At Halsey 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
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elementary School At Halsey 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 Elementary School At Halsey 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 Elementary School At Halsey's ranking?
Elementary School At Halsey is ranked #460 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Halsey?
47 students attend Elementary School At Halsey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elementary School At Halsey students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary School At Halsey?
Elementary School At Halsey has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Halsey offer ?
Elementary School At Halsey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elementary School At Halsey part of?
Elementary School At Halsey is part of Sandhills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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