Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School's student population of 533 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1264 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School is ranked #121 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School?
533 students attend Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School part of?
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School is part of Nemaha Central School District.
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