Windy Hills Elementary School

4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windy Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5% in NE
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Windy Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Windy Hills Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Windy Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windy Hills Elementary School is 0.25, 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)
#30 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
46%
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70-74%
47%
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≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
22%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
86%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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.
0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windy Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Windy Hills Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Windy Hills Elementary School?
255 students attend Windy Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Windy Hills Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windy Hills Elementary School?
Windy Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windy Hills Elementary School offer ?
Windy Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Windy Hills Elementary School part of?
Windy Hills Elementary School is part of Kearney School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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