Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon's student population of 168 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
57%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon's ranking?
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is ranked #527 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon?
168 students attend Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon?
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon offer ?
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon part of?
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon is part of Gordon-Rushville School District.
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