Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mc Cook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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-3
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mc Cook Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mc Cook Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mc Cook Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#236 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mc Cook Elementary School's ranking?
Mc Cook Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Mc Cook Elementary School?
408 students attend Mc Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mc Cook Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Cook Elementary School?
Mc Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mc Cook Elementary School offer ?
Mc Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Mc Cook Elementary School part of?
Mc Cook Elementary School is part of MC Cook School District.
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