Litchfield Elementary School

500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Litchfield Elementary School 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Litchfield Elementary School's student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

Litchfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Litchfield Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#781 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
46%
30-39%
47%
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Litchfield Elementary School's ranking?
Litchfield Elementary School is ranked #781 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Litchfield Elementary School?
75 students attend Litchfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Litchfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Litchfield Elementary School?
Litchfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Litchfield Elementary School offer ?
Litchfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Litchfield Elementary School part of?
Litchfield Elementary School is part of Litchfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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