Tri County Elementary School

72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tri County Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Tri County Elementary School's student population of 229 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
229 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Tri County Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri County Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#137 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tri County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri County Elementary School's ranking?
Tri County Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Tri County Elementary School often compared to?
Tri County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crete Elementary School, Friend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Tri County Elementary School?
229 students attend Tri County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tri County Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri County Elementary School?
Tri County Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tri County Elementary School offer ?
Tri County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tri County Elementary School part of?
Tri County Elementary School is part of Tri County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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