Pierce Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 329-4302
Pierce Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pierce Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pierce Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pierce Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Pierce Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #199 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pierce 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 Pierce Elementary 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 | 311 students
0.3 miles
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217 0.3 7-12 311 - 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 | 348 students
11.9 miles
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539 11.9 PK-4 348 - Osmond Osmond Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 80 students
12.0 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777 12.0 PK-6 80 - Osmond Osmond High School Grades: 7-12 | 112 students
12.0 miles
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777 12.0 7-12 112
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