Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seedling Mile Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seedling Mile Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Seedling Mile Elementary School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Seedling Mile Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seedling Mile Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
22%
Black
11%
7%
White
48%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seedling Mile Elementary School's ranking?
Seedling Mile Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Seedling Mile Elementary School often compared to?
Seedling Mile Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hollow School, Stolley Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Seedling Mile Elementary School?
123 students attend Seedling Mile Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Seedling Mile Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seedling Mile Elementary School?
Seedling Mile Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seedling Mile Elementary School offer ?
Seedling Mile Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seedling Mile Elementary School part of?
Seedling Mile Elementary School is part of Grand Island School District.
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