Overton Elementary School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(308) 987-2424
Overton Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Overton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Overton Elementary School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 183 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Overton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Overton Elementary School is 0.18, 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 | #593 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Overton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Overton Elementary School is Overton High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elm Creek Elementary School (8.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Overton Overton High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 139 students10
0.0 miles
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424 0 7-12 139 - Elm Creek Elm Creek Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 220 students10
8.8 miles
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300 8.8 PK-6 220 - Elm Creek Elm Creek High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 153 students10
8.8 miles
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300 8.8 7-12 153 - Lexington Early Learning Academy Grades: PK | 258 students
10.7 miles
1503 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841 10.7 PK 258 - Lexington Pershing Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 261 students10
10.8 miles
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765 10.8 4-5 261
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