For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 108 students in Elwood, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Elwood, NE is Elwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elwood, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elwood, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 785-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Elwood, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
114 Lakeview Acres Dr 14c
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 324-4752
Elwood, NE 68937
(308) 324-4752
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elwood, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elwood, NE include Elwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elwood?
1 public elementary schools are located in Elwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood?
Elwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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