J Sterling Morton Elementary School vs. Black Elk Elementary School
Should you attend J Sterling Morton Elementary School or Black Elk Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Black Elk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Sterling Morton 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 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Elk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
380 students
622 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#175 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
28
Kindergarten Students
54
92
Grade 1 Students
80
103
Grade 2 Students
60
87
Grade 3 Students
68
98
Grade 4 Students
51
98
Grade 5 Students
60
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
78%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
