Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elementary School At North Loup ranks in the top 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 was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Loup Scotia School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At North Loup?
61 students attend Elementary School At North Loup.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Elementary School At North Loup students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary School At North Loup?
Elementary School At North Loup has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At North Loup offer ?
Elementary School At North Loup offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Elementary School At North Loup part of?
Elementary School At North Loup is part of North Loup Scotia School District.
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