Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Fire Ridge Elementary School serves the southern part of Elkhorn, NE, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fire Ridge Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fire Ridge Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#8 out of 901 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Fire Ridge Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Fire Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Fire Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Fire Ridge Elementary School?
469 students attend Fire Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fire Ridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fire Ridge Elementary School?
Fire Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fire Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Fire Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fire Ridge Elementary School part of?
Fire Ridge Elementary School is part of Elkhorn School District.
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