Superior Northward Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1005 Idaho St
Superior, NE 68978
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Superior Northward Elementary School serves 124 students in grades 3-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
124 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
65-69%
63%
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(10-11)
65-69%
72%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Superior Northward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
96%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NE.
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Superior Northward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Superior Northward Elementary School?
124 students attend Superior Northward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Superior Northward Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superior Northward Elementary School?
Superior Northward Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Superior Northward Elementary School offer ?
Superior Northward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Superior Northward Elementary School part of?
Superior Northward Elementary School is part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District.

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