Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 1r Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: 1R Elementary serves the west part of Grand Island, NE, covering an area of approximately 82.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 10 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
1r Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
1r Elementary School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
1r Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 1r Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1r Elementary School's ranking?
1r Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are 1r Elementary School often compared to?
1r Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hollow School, St. Libory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend 1r Elementary School?
194 students attend 1r Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of 1r Elementary School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 1r Elementary School?
1r Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does 1r Elementary School offer ?
1r Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 1r Elementary School part of?
1r Elementary School is part of Northwest School District.
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