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 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
65-69%
63%
(10-11)
65-69%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District
Source: 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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