Elementary School At Syracuse serves 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Elementary School At Syracuse placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elementary School At Syracuse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elementary School At Syracuse's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
274 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Elementary School At Syracuse is ranked within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elementary School At Syracuse is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
2%
20%

Black
n/a
7%

White
94%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elementary School At Syracuse's ranking?
Elementary School At Syracuse is ranked #183 out of 902 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Syracuse?
274 students attend Elementary School At Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elementary School At Syracuse students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary School At Syracuse?
Elementary School At Syracuse has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Syracuse offer ?
Elementary School At Syracuse offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Elementary School At Syracuse part of?
Elementary School At Syracuse is part of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District.
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