Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hill Elementary 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#258 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
8%
7%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 is Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Hill Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hill Elementary School?
421 students attend Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Elementary School?
Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hill Elementary School part of?
Hill Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.
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