Gordon Elementary School (Closed 2023)

500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
Gordon Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
22%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School District Name
Rushville High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gordon Elementary School?
162 students attend Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gordon Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon Elementary School?
Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gordon Elementary School part of?
Gordon Elementary School is part of Rushville High School District.

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