Sandoz Elementary School
Tel:
(308) 324-5540
Sandoz Elementary School serves 312 students in grades 2-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sandoz Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sandoz Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Sandoz Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Sandoz Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Sandoz Elementary School is 0.50, 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 | #770 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 19% |
| Black | 12% | 7% |
| White | 12% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.52 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lexington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sandoz Elementary School is Lexington High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lexington Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bryan Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Lexington High School Grades: 9-12 | 884 students
0.6 miles
1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691 0.6 9-12 884 - Lexington Bryan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
0.8 miles
1003 N Harrison
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762 0.8 PK-5 347 - Lexington Lexington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 688 students
0.9 miles
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349 0.9 6-8 688 - Lexington Pershing Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 261 students
1.2 miles
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765 1.2 4-5 261 - Lexington Early Intervention/homebound Special Education School
Grades: PK
1.4 miles
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841 1.4 PK n/a
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
