Alcott Elementary School

313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alcott 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Alcott Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Alcott 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 Alcott Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#805 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
46%
30-34%
47%
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
55%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alcott Elementary School's ranking?
Alcott Elementary School is ranked #805 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?
270 students attend Alcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alcott Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alcott Elementary School offer ?
Alcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alcott Elementary School part of?
Alcott Elementary School is part of Hastings School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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