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Golden Hills Elementary School

2912 Coffey Ave
Bellevue, NE 68123

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Golden Hills Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Golden Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Golden Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Golden Hills Elementary School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

265 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Golden Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Golden Hills Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#598 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Golden Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Golden Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Golden Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Golden Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

61%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Golden Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Golden Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

33%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Golden Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Hills Elementary School's ranking?

Golden Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary School?

265 students attend Golden Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Golden Hills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Hills Elementary School?

Golden Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Golden Hills Elementary School offer ?

Golden Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Golden Hills Elementary School part of?

Golden Hills Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education