Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vinton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Vinton School?
30 students attend Vinton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vinton School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vinton School?
Vinton School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vinton School offer ?
Vinton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vinton School part of?
Vinton School is part of Ord Public Schools School District.
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