Burwell Elementary School
Tel:
(308) 346-4431
Burwell Elementary School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Burwell Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Burwell Elementary School's student population of 173 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 173 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Burwell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Burwell Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #380 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 99% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burwell School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Burwell Elementary School is Burwell Junior Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Loup County Elementary School (13.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burwell Burwell Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 159 students
0.1 miles
190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150 0.1 7-12 159 - Taylor Loup County Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 40 students
13.2 miles
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115 13.2 PK-6 40 - Taylor Loup County High School Grades: 7-12 | 29 students
13.2 miles
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115 13.2 7-12 29 - Sargent Sargent Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 106 students
15.8 miles
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119 15.8 PK-6 106 - Sargent Sargent High School Grades: 7-12 | 87 students
15.8 miles
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119 15.8 7-12 87
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