Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School

14541 Castlewood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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-2
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
316 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School is 0.12, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School?
316 students attend Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School?
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School offer ?
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School part of?
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School is part of Waverly School District 145.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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