Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Maloney Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (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 19:1 is higher than 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Maloney School serves the southern part of North Platte, NE, covering an area of approximately 21.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Maloney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Maloney Elementary School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Communicate - Connect - Commit
School Rankings
Lake Maloney 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 Lake Maloney Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#104 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
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)
≥80%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Lake Maloney Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Maloney Elementary School is ranked #104 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?
80-89% 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 Lake Maloney Elementary School?
116 students attend Lake Maloney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lake Maloney Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Maloney Elementary School?
Lake Maloney Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Maloney Elementary School offer ?
Lake Maloney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Maloney Elementary School part of?
Lake Maloney Elementary School is part of North Platte School District.
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