Pierce Elementary School
Tel:
(402)329-4302
- Pierce Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Pierce Elementary School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 344 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pierce Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pierce Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #179 out of 918 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 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 | n/a | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pierce Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pierce Elementary School is Pierce Jr/sr High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pierce Jr/sr High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eastern Learning Center (11.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pierce Pierce Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 297 students
0.3 miles
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402)329-6217 0.3 7-12 297 - Norfolk Eastern Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
11.4 miles
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)371-3454 11.4 PK-12 n/a - Norfolk Bel Air Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 321 students
11.9 miles
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2539 11.9 PK-4 321 - Osmond Osmond Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 89 students
12.0 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402)748-3777 12.0 PK-6 89 - Norfolk Norfolk Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 636 students
12.5 miles
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2569 12.5 5-6 636
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