Serving 54 students in grades 7-12, Elba Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%).
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 American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elba Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Elba Secondary School's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elba Secondary School 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 Elba Secondary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elba Secondary School's ranking?
Elba Secondary School is ranked #683 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elba Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Elba Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Elba Secondary School?
54 students attend Elba Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Elba Secondary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elba Secondary School?
Elba Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elba Secondary School offer ?
Elba Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elba Secondary School part of?
Elba Secondary School is part of Elba Public Schools School District.
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