Loup County School District
For the 2021 school year, there is 1 public preschool in Loup County School District, serving 40 students. Public preschool in Loup County School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Nebraska.
The top ranked public preschool in Loup County School District is Loup County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Loup County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (308) 942-6115 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 611 Schools |
| # of Students | 40 Students | 159,053 Students |
| # of Teachers | 7 Teachers | 11,492 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Loup County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 230 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #155 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥50% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.53 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 2,330 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 4,601 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 6 Students | 29,691 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 15% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Black Students | 5% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 30 Students | 104,710 Students |
| % White Students | 75% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 237 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 5% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 6,698 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 9 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 5 | 23,232 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 5 | 22,718 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 2 | 23,187 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1 | 22,662 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 8 | 22,471 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 6 | 18,818 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 4 | 7,980 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 240 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 232 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $29,290 is higher than the state median of $17,458. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,159 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $2 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $2 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $29,290 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $30,159 | $17,165 |
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Loup County School District Public Preschools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Loup County Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 10%608 Williams St10
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Grades: PK-6 | 40 students
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