Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Doniphan-Trumbull Elementary serves the entire district of Doniphan, NE, encompassing an area of approximately 157.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 13.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Doniphan-trumbull 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 Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#464 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School's ranking?
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School is ranked #464 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School?
280 students attend Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School?
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School offer ?
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School part of?
Doniphan-trumbull Elementary School is part of Doniphan-Trumbull School District.
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