Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, So Platte Elementary At Big Springs 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for SO PLATTE ELEM AT BIG SPRINGS encompasses the entire school district in Big Springs, NE, covering approximately 368 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 12 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 16.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs's student population of 103 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Quality educational opportunities for developing responsible citizens.
School Rankings
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of So Platte Elementary At Big Springs is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is So Platte Elementary At Big Springs's ranking?
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs is ranked #810 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend So Platte Elementary At Big Springs?
103 students attend So Platte Elementary At Big Springs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of So Platte Elementary At Big Springs students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of So Platte Elementary At Big Springs?
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does So Platte Elementary At Big Springs offer ?
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is So Platte Elementary At Big Springs part of?
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs is part of South Platte School District.
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