Thayer Central Elementary School

1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thayer Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thayer Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Thayer Central Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Thayer Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thayer Central Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
#120 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thayer Central Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thayer Central Elementary School 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.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thayer Central Elementary School 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.
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thayer Central Elementary School 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%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thayer Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thayer Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
96%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thayer Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Thayer Central Elementary School 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
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thayer Central Elementary School 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
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thayer Central Elementary School 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thayer Central Elementary School's ranking?
Thayer Central Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Thayer Central Elementary School?
240 students attend Thayer Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Thayer Central Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thayer Central Elementary School?
Thayer Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thayer Central Elementary School offer ?
Thayer Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thayer Central Elementary School part of?
Thayer Central Elementary School is part of Thayer Central Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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