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Glenwood Elementary School vs. Ord Elementary School

Should you attend Glenwood Elementary School or Ord Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Glenwood Elementary School
8105 9th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Ord Elementary School
820 S 16th St
Ord, NE 68862
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Glenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ord Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
126 students
325 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ord Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glenwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ord Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glenwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ord Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ord Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ord School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#44 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 5%)
#531 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glenwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ord Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in NE)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ord Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ord School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ord Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ord School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glenwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ord Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
6
62
Kindergarten Students
15
36
Grade 1 Students
15
31
Grade 2 Students
24
30
Grade 3 Students
21
40
Grade 4 Students
20
42
Grade 5 Students
25
42
Grade 6 Students
-
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ord School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ord School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ord School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ord School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
95%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glenwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ord School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ord Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ord School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ord Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ord School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ord Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ord School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glenwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ord Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ord School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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