Osceola Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 747-2091
Osceola Elementary School serves 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Osceola Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Osceola Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Osceola Elementary School's student population of 125 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 125 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Osceola Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Osceola Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #82 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Osceola School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Osceola Elementary School is Osceola High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Osceola Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Osceola Osceola High School Grades: 9-12 | 70 students
0.2 miles
565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121 0.2 9-12 70 - Osceola Osceola Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 54 students
0.2 miles
565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121 0.2 6-8 54 - Shelby Shelby - Rising City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 190 students
6.4 miles
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946 6.4 PK-5 190 - Shelby Shelby - Rising City High School Grades: 9-12 | 129 students
6.4 miles
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946 6.4 9-12 129 - Stromsburg Cross County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 179 students
7.5 miles
1270 123rd Road
Stromsburg, NE 68666
(402) 764-5521 7.5 PK-5 179
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