Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palisade Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palisade Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Palisade Attendance Center's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palisade Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palisade Attendance Center is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palisade Attendance Center's ranking?
Palisade Attendance Center is ranked #435 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Palisade Attendance Center?
115 students attend Palisade Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Palisade Attendance Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisade Attendance Center?
Palisade Attendance Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Palisade Attendance Center offer ?
Palisade Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palisade Attendance Center part of?
Palisade Attendance Center is part of Wauneta-Palisade Public Schs School District.
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