Serving 445 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 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cozad Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Cozad Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cozad Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cozad Elementary School's ranking?
Cozad Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 902 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
445 students attend Cozad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cozad Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cozad Elementary School?
Cozad Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 School District.
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