Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deshler Elementary 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deshler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Deshler Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deshler Elementary 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 Deshler Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#539 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
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
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Deshler Elementary School's ranking?
Deshler Elementary School is ranked #539 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Deshler Elementary School?
129 students attend Deshler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Deshler Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deshler Elementary School?
Deshler Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Deshler Elementary School offer ?
Deshler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Deshler Elementary School part of?
Deshler Elementary School is part of Deshler Public Schools School District.
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