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Elba School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 105 students in Elba School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Elba School District 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 American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
105 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elba School District, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
97%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,114 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,581 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$31,114
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$30,581
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Elba School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 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 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elba School District?
Elba School District manages 2 public schools serving 105 students.
What is the rank of Elba School District?
Elba School District 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 School District?
97% of Elba School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elba School District?
Elba School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Elba School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,581 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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