Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elementary School At Tekamah 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 is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elementary School At Tekamah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elementary School At Tekamah's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
294 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Elementary School At Tekamah ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elementary School At Tekamah is 0.08, 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
#384 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
3%
22%

Black
n/a
7%

White
96%
62%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elementary School At Tekamah's ranking?
Elementary School At Tekamah is ranked #384 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Tekamah?
294 students attend Elementary School At Tekamah.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Elementary School At Tekamah students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary School At Tekamah?
Elementary School At Tekamah has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Tekamah offer ?
Elementary School At Tekamah offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elementary School At Tekamah part of?
Elementary School At Tekamah is part of Tekamah-Herman Community Schools School District.
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