High Plains Elementary/polk (Closed 2020)

260 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 41 students in grades 4-5, High Plains Elementary/polk 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(18-19)
30-39%
52%
(18-19)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend High Plains Elementary/polk?
41 students attend High Plains Elementary/polk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of High Plains Elementary/polk students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Plains Elementary/polk?
High Plains Elementary/polk has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High Plains Elementary/polk offer ?
High Plains Elementary/polk offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is High Plains Elementary/polk part of?
High Plains Elementary/polk is part of High Plains Community Schools School District.

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