Hitchcock Co Elementary School

712 Arizona
Culbertson, NE 69024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hitchcock Co Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hitchcock Co Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Hitchcock Co Elementary School's student population of 173 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026

School Rankings

Hitchcock Co 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 Hitchcock Co Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#146 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
75-79%
58%
55-59%
47%
≥80%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hitchcock Co Elementary School's ranking?
Hitchcock Co Elementary School is ranked #146 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?
75-79% 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 Hitchcock Co Elementary School?
173 students attend Hitchcock Co Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hitchcock Co Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hitchcock Co Elementary School?
Hitchcock Co Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hitchcock Co Elementary School offer ?
Hitchcock Co Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hitchcock Co Elementary School part of?
Hitchcock Co Elementary School is part of Hitchcock Co Sch System School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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