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 6:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elementary School At Halsey's student population of 47 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
85% of Elementary School At Halsey students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 6:1, 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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