Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hemingford Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hemingford Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 983.4 square miles in Hemingford, NE. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 16.4 miles, with some areas reaching up to 27 miles, and typical driving times to the school range from 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hemingford Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hemingford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemingford Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#371 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 Hemingford Elementary School's ranking?
Hemingford Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Hemingford Elementary School often compared to?
Hemingford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hemingford Elementary School?
209 students attend Hemingford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hemingford Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hemingford Elementary School?
Hemingford Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hemingford Elementary School offer ?
Hemingford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemingford Elementary School part of?
Hemingford Elementary School is part of Hemingford School District.
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