Elwood High School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(308) 785-2491
Elwood High School serves 105 students in grades 7-12.
Elwood High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Elwood High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elwood High School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 105 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elwood High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elwood High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #161 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 81% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elwood School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Elwood High School is Eustis-farnam High School (10.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elwood Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elwood Elwood Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 116 students10
0.0 miles
502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491 0 PK-6 116 - Eustis Elementary School At Eustis Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 78 students10
10.1 miles
504 N Ingall St
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991 10.1 PK-6 78 - Eustis Eustis-farnam High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 79 students10
10.1 miles
504 N Ingall St
Eustis, NE 69028
(308) 486-3991 10.1 7-12 79 - Bertrand Bertrand Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 150 students10
12.8 miles
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427 12.8 PK-6 150 - Bertrand Bertrand High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 111 students10
12.8 miles
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427 12.8 7-12 111
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