Elwood Elementary School

502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Elwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 5% 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-7
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elwood Elementary School's student population of 130 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
130 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Elwood Elementary School 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 Elwood Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#555 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elwood Elementary School 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.
40-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elwood Elementary School 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
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Elwood Elementary School 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
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elwood Elementary School 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elwood Elementary School 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 Elwood Elementary School's ranking?
Elwood Elementary School is ranked #555 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elwood Elementary School?
130 students attend Elwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Elwood Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwood Elementary School?
Elwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elwood Elementary School offer ?
Elwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Elwood Elementary School part of?
Elwood Elementary School is part of Elwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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