Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grant Elementary School 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 194 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#684 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
41%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #684 out of 901 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
194 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Norfolk School District.
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