Sandoz Elementary School
Tel:
(308)324-5540
- Sandoz Elementary School serves 263 students in grades 2-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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%.
Top Placements
Sandoz Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sandoz Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 263 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sandoz Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sandoz Elementary School is 0.51, which is more 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 | #808 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 19% |
| Black | 11% | 7% |
| White | 12% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lexington Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 877 students
0.6 miles
705 W 13th St
Lexington, NE 68850
(308)324-4691 0.6 9-12 877 - Lexington Bryan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 348 students
0.8 miles
1003 N Harrison
Lexington, NE 68850
(308)324-3762 0.8 PK-5 348 - Lexington Lexington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 658 students
0.9 miles
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308)324-2349 0.9 6-8 658 - Lexington Pershing Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 322 students
1.2 miles
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308)324-3765 1.2 4-5 322 - Lexington Morton Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 326 students
1.5 miles
505 S Lincoln
Lexington, NE 68850
(308)324-3764 1.5 PK-1 326
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