Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, R7 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-89%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holdrege 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend R7 Elementary School?
86 students attend R7 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of R7 Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R7 Elementary School?
R7 Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does R7 Elementary School offer ?
R7 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is R7 Elementary School part of?
R7 Elementary School is part of Holdrege School District.
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