Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elementary School At Sumner 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elementary School At Sumner ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elementary School At Sumner's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Elementary School At Sumner 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 Elementary School At Sumner is 0.35, 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
#506 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Elementary School At Sumner's ranking?
Elementary School At Sumner is ranked #506 out of 902 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Sumner?
108 students attend Elementary School At Sumner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Elementary School At Sumner students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary School At Sumner?
Elementary School At Sumner has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Sumner offer ?
Elementary School At Sumner offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elementary School At Sumner part of?
Elementary School At Sumner is part of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools School District.
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