Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fire Ridge Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fire Ridge Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#6 out of 902 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Fire Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Fire Ridge Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Fire Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Fire Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Fire Ridge Elementary School?
507 students attend Fire Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fire Ridge Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fire Ridge Elementary School?
Fire Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fire Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Fire Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fire Ridge Elementary School part of?
Fire Ridge Elementary School is part of Elkhorn Public Schools School District.
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