Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Covington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Covington Elementary School serves a central area of South Sioux City, NE, covering approximately 6.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covington Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Covington 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 Covington Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covington Elementary School's ranking?
Covington Elementary School is ranked #777 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
408 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Covington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schools.
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