Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington's student population of 234 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington 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 Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington's ranking?
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington is ranked #457 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington?
234 students attend Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington?
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington offer ?
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington part of?
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington is part of Hartington Newcastle Public Schools School District.
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