Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thedford Elementary Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center's student population of 81 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thedford Elementary Attendance Center is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thedford Elementary Attendance Center's ranking?
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center is ranked #541 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Thedford Elementary Attendance Center?
81 students attend Thedford Elementary Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Thedford Elementary Attendance Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thedford Elementary Attendance Center?
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thedford Elementary Attendance Center offer ?
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thedford Elementary Attendance Center part of?
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center is part of Thedford School District.
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