Golden Spade Elementary School serves 5 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gordon-Rushville 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Golden Spade Elementary School?
5 students attend Golden Spade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden Spade Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Spade Elementary School?
Golden Spade Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Golden Spade Elementary School offer ?
Golden Spade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Golden Spade Elementary School part of?
Golden Spade Elementary School is part of Gordon-Rushville School District.
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