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Elba Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 108 students in Elba Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Elba Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
108 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elba Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
97%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,519 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,870 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,519
$15,484
Spending / Student
$26,870
$16,797
Best Elba Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elba Secondary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elba Public Schools?
Elba Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 108 students.
What is the rank of Elba Public Schools?
Elba Public Schools is ranked #240 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elba Public Schools?
97% of Elba Public Schools students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elba Public Schools?
Elba Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Elba Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,870 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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