Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Elwood High School ranks in the bottom 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 13% 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: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elwood High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Elwood, NE school district, covering approximately 192.3 square miles. The zone's typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood High School's student population of 89 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Elwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood High School is 0.23, 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
#621 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
87%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood High School's ranking?
Elwood High School is ranked #621 out of 901 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elwood High School?
The graduation rate of Elwood High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Elwood High School?
89 students attend Elwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elwood High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elwood High School?
Elwood High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elwood High School offer ?
Elwood High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elwood High School part of?
Elwood High School is part of Elwood School District.
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