Arcadia Elementary School serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Arcadia Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcadia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arcadia Elementary School's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
74 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Arcadia Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Arcadia Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#573 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%

Black
n/a
7%

White
96%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Arcadia Elementary School's ranking?
Arcadia Elementary School is ranked #573 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary School?
74 students attend Arcadia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Arcadia Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arcadia Elementary School offer ?
Arcadia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Arcadia Elementary School part of?
Arcadia Elementary School is part of Arcadia Public Schools School District.
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