Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
61%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Cedar Elementary School?
266 students attend Cedar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cedar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Elementary School?
Cedar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Elementary School part of?
Cedar Elementary School is part of Beatrice Public Schools.
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