Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elementary School At Ceresco ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Elementary School at Ceresco encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 171.2 square miles in Ceresco, NE. Families typically have a drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elementary School At Ceresco's student population of 134 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Elementary School At Ceresco ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elementary School At Ceresco is 0.08, 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
#261 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elementary School At Ceresco's ranking?
Elementary School At Ceresco is ranked #261 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Ceresco?
134 students attend Elementary School At Ceresco.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Elementary School At Ceresco students are White, 2% 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 Elementary School At Ceresco?
Elementary School At Ceresco has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Ceresco offer ?
Elementary School At Ceresco offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elementary School At Ceresco part of?
Elementary School At Ceresco is part of Raymond Central School District.
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