The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 90%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)8%
2%
Asian
(09-10)2%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)18%
14%
Black
(09-10)3%
8%
White
(09-10)69%
74%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
49%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 90% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average).
How many students attend Northern Hills Elementary School?
148 students attend Northern Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Northern Hills Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Northern Hills Elementary School offer ?
Northern Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northern Hills Elementary School part of?
Northern Hills Elementary School is part of Norfolk Public Schools School District.
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