Conestoga Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 235-2341
Conestoga Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Conestoga Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Conestoga Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Conestoga 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 Conestoga Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #451 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Conestoga 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 Conestoga Elementary School is Conestoga Jr/sr High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Plattsmouth Elementary School (6.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murray Conestoga Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 315 students
2.6 miles
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271 2.6 7-12 315 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth High School Grades: 9-12 | 556 students
5.8 miles
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322 5.8 9-12 556 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 503 students
6.0 miles
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173 6.0 PK-4 503 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 472 students
6.0 miles
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174 6.0 5-8 472 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Early Childhood Grades: PK | 164 students
6.8 miles
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250 6.8 PK 164
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