Serving 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elementary School At Halsey ranks in the top 50% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Elementary School at Halsey encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 945.7 square miles in Halsey, NE. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 37.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elementary School At Halsey's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Elementary School At Halsey ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elementary School At Halsey 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
#364 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Hispanic
8%
23%
White
90%
61%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
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 Halsey's ranking?
Elementary School At Halsey is ranked #364 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Halsey?
50 students attend Elementary School At Halsey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Elementary School At Halsey students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elementary School At Halsey?
Elementary School At Halsey has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Halsey offer ?
Elementary School At Halsey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elementary School At Halsey part of?
Elementary School At Halsey is part of Sandhills School District.
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