Covington Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 494-4238
Covington Elementary School serves 362 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Covington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Covington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Covington Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
Total Students | 362 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Covington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Covington Elementary School is 0.50, 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 | #807 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 68% | 19% |
Black | 10% | 7% |
White | 17% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | So Sioux City Community Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Covington Elementary School is South Sioux Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is South Sioux City Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cardinal Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Sioux City E N Swett Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 291 students
0.2 miles
2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501 0.2 PK-K 291 - South Sioux City Cardinal Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
0.7 miles
820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662 0.7 PK-5 411 - South Sioux City Harney Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 321 students
0.7 miles
1001 Arbor Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446 0.7 PK-5 321 - South Sioux City South Sioux Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,170 student
0.8 miles
3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433 0.8 9-12 1,170 - South Sioux City Lewis & Clark Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
0.9 miles
801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917 0.9 PK-5 263
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