Tri County Elementary School

72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tri County Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 9% 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: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Tri County Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tri County 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 Tri County Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#108 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tri County 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.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tri County 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.
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
91%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Tri County 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
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tri County 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri County Elementary School's ranking?
Tri County Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Tri County Elementary School often compared to?
Tri County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crete Elementary School, Friend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Tri County Elementary School?
238 students attend Tri County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tri County Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri County Elementary School?
Tri County Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tri County Elementary School offer ?
Tri County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tri County Elementary School part of?
Tri County Elementary School is part of Tri County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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