Callaway Elementary School

101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Callaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Callaway Elementary School's student population of 97 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Callaway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway Elementary School is 0.18, which is less 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)
#484 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
60-69%
58%
40-49%
47%
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
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 Callaway Elementary School's ranking?
Callaway Elementary School is ranked #484 out of 901 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Callaway Elementary School?
97 students attend Callaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Callaway Elementary School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callaway Elementary School?
Callaway Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Callaway Elementary School offer ?
Callaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Callaway Elementary School part of?
Callaway Elementary School is part of Callaway School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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