Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Elementary School At Syracuse ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elementary School At Syracuse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elementary School At Syracuse's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elementary School At Syracuse ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elementary School At Syracuse is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Syracuse's ranking?
Elementary School At Syracuse is ranked #108 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Syracuse?
271 students attend Elementary School At Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Elementary School At Syracuse students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary School At Syracuse?
Elementary School At Syracuse has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Syracuse offer ?
Elementary School At Syracuse offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Elementary School At Syracuse part of?
Elementary School At Syracuse is part of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District.
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