Trunk Butte School serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chadron-1 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Trunk Butte School?
23 students attend Trunk Butte School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Trunk Butte School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trunk Butte School?
Trunk Butte School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Trunk Butte School offer ?
Trunk Butte School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Trunk Butte School part of?
Trunk Butte School is part of Chadron-1 School District.
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