Ayr School (Closed 2013)

1270 South First St
Ayr, NE 68925
Ayr School serves 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(11-12)
≥80%
67%
(11-12)
60-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NE state average).
How many students attend Ayr School?
33 students attend Ayr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ayr School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayr School?
Ayr School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ayr School offer ?
Ayr School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ayr School part of?

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