Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School's student population of 553 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School is 0.15, 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
#97 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School is ranked #97 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School?
553 students attend Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School part of?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School is part of Nemaha Central School District.
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