Serving 79 students in grades 7-12, Elgin High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Elgin High School's attendance zone covers the entire Elgin, NE school district and encompasses approximately 241 square miles, with typical drives of 15-20 minutes and distances from the school to the zone's edge averaging 9.6 miles, reaching up to 19.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 79 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 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
Elgin High School 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 Elgin High School is 0.04, 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
#217 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Elgin High School's ranking?
Elgin High School is ranked #217 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Elgin High School often compared to?
Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neligh-oakdale High School, Elgin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
79 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Elgin High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elgin High School offer ?
Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of Elgin School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I attended Elgin Public Schools for 10 years out of my life, after my parents opted myself and my older brother out of the Neligh school district. In Neligh, my brother failed English 10, and in Elgin, my brother passed both English 10 and 11 with A's in the first year at Elgin. His teacher at that time has returned to the school as the English teacher as well. If any parent is looking into opting your children into Elgin, I would go for YES! The administration has changed since I was there, so I am not sure on that, but I do know that when my brother and I attended, the staff there made an extreme effort to make sure that children with attention deficit disorder were treated as others, and if medication was to be dispursed, it was done (unlike Neligh). I hope I have the opportunity to send my future children to Elgin!
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