Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atkinson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atkinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Atkinson Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
202 students
![This chart displays total students of Atkinson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Atkinson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-jpz4kM.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Atkinson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atkinson Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#166 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Atkinson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Atkinson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-4a485W.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-bdDYOP2.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-bf61qXI.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Atkinson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Atkinson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-Vvjn6c.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-bkiBBc8.png)
Hispanic
9%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-Zc5OzU.png)
Black
1%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-Kpd0Vw.png)
White
89%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-lgfMAW.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atkinson Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atkinson Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-baTmgSk.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-PNgunK.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Atkinson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Atkinson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-T42VhR.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/49000/49136/atkinson-elementary-school-chart-RDMCF1.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atkinson Elementary School's ranking?
Atkinson Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
202 students attend Atkinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Atkinson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Atkinson Elementary School offer ?
Atkinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Atkinson Elementary School part of?
Atkinson Elementary School is part of West Holt Public Schools School District.
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