Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cozad 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 58% (which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cozad Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Cozad school district, encompassing approximately 241.1 square miles in Cozad, NE. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 20.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cozad Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cozad 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 Cozad Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#634 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
73%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cozad Elementary School's ranking?
Cozad Elementary School is ranked #634 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Cozad Elementary School often compared to?
Cozad Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dudley Elementary School, Bryan Elementary School, Overton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Cozad Elementary School?
432 students attend Cozad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cozad Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cozad Elementary School?
Cozad Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cozad Elementary School offer ?
Cozad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cozad Elementary School part of?
Cozad Elementary School is part of Cozad Community Schools.
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