Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newman Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newman Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Newman Grove Elementary School's student population of 158 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Newman Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newman Grove Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newman Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Newman Grove Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Newman Grove Elementary School?
158 students attend Newman Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Newman Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newman Grove Elementary School?
Newman Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newman Grove Elementary School offer ?
Newman Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newman Grove Elementary School part of?
Newman Grove Elementary School is part of Newman Grove School District.
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