Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen

401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen's student population of 123 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
123 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
#411 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
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White
97%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen's ranking?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen is ranked #411 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen?
123 students attend Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen offer ?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen part of?
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen is part of Silver Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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