Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Starr 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 40-44% (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 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Starr Elementary School serves the southeast part of Grand Island, NE, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starr Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Starr Elementary School 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 Starr Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#778 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starr Elementary School's ranking?
Starr Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Starr Elementary School often compared to?
Starr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Starr Elementary School?
453 students attend Starr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Starr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Starr Elementary School offer ?
Starr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starr Elementary School part of?
Starr Elementary School is part of Grand Island School District.
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