Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mc Cool Junction Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MC Cool Junction Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering an area of approximately 77.7 square miles in Mc Cool Junction, NE, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.8 miles, extending up to 9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mc Cool Junction 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 Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#381 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
95%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mc Cool Junction Elementary School's ranking?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Mc Cool Junction Elementary School?
119 students attend Mc Cool Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mc Cool Junction Elementary School offer ?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mc Cool Junction Elementary School part of?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is part of MC Cool Junction School District.
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