J Sterling Morton Elementary School vs. Black Elk Elementary School
Should I attend J Sterling Morton Elementary School or Black Elk Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Black Elk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Sterling Morton Elementary School 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Elk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
355 students
602 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#161 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
26
Kindergarten Students
72
98
Grade 1 Students
65
91
Grade 2 Students
69
97
Grade 3 Students
51
98
Grade 4 Students
51
113
Grade 5 Students
44
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
80%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
