Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Bluffs 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Bluffs Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 62.7 square miles in Cedar Bluffs, NE. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school to take about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Bluffs 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 Cedar Bluffs Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Bluffs Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School is ranked #586 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Cedar Bluffs Elementary School?
250 students attend Cedar Bluffs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cedar Bluffs Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Bluffs Elementary School?
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Bluffs Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Bluffs Elementary School part of?
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School is part of Cedar Bluffs School District.
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