Rising City Elementary School serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rising City 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Rising City Elementary School?
32 students attend Rising City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rising City Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising City Elementary School?
Rising City Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rising City Elementary School offer ?
Rising City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rising City Elementary School part of?
Rising City Elementary School is part of Rising City School District.
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