Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Perkins County Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Perkins County Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Grant, NE, encompassing an area of approximately 810.2 square miles. It typically takes 20-30 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perkins County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Perkins County Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Perkins County Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkins County Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
85%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perkins County Elementary School's ranking?
Perkins County Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Perkins County Elementary School?
241 students attend Perkins County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Perkins County 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 Perkins County Elementary School?
Perkins County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Perkins County Elementary School offer ?
Perkins County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perkins County Elementary School part of?
Perkins County Elementary School is part of Perkins County Schools.
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