Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Geil Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Geil Elementary School serves the northern part of Gering, NE, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geil Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Geil Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Geil Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geil Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#114 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Geil Elementary School's ranking?
Geil Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Geil Elementary School often compared to?
Geil Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westmoor Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Geil Elementary School?
305 students attend Geil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Geil Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geil Elementary School?
Geil Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Geil Elementary School offer ?
Geil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geil Elementary School part of?
Geil Elementary School is part of Gering School District.
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