Extension School (Closed 2016)

7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Extension School 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(13-14)
<50%
71%
(13-14)
<50%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
57%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
14%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
29%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
20%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Extension School?
7 students attend Extension School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Extension School students are American Indian, 29% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Extension School?
Extension School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Extension School offer ?
Extension School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Extension School part of?
Extension School is part of Gordon-Rushville Public Schools.

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