Heartland Community School is a public elementary and secondary education school located in Henderson, Nebraska, United States. Formerly known as Henderson Community School, its name was changed to encompass a school consolidation between Henderson and Bradshaw. The school has a total of 330 students.
Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heartland Community Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY's attendance zone is located in Henderson, NE, covering an area of 155.3 square miles that encompasses the entire school district. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heartland Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heartland Community Elementary School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Heartland Community Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heartland Community Elementary School is 0.10, which is less 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
#166 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Community Elementary School's ranking?
Heartland Community Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Heartland Community Elementary School?
176 students attend Heartland Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Heartland Community Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heartland Community Elementary School?
Heartland Community Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heartland Community Elementary School offer ?
Heartland Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heartland Community Elementary School part of?
Heartland Community Elementary School is part of Heartland Community Schools.
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