Serving 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Verdigre Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verdigre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Verdigre Elementary School's student population of 75 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verdigre 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 Verdigre Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdigre Elementary School's ranking?
Verdigre Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Verdigre Elementary School?
75 students attend Verdigre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Verdigre Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdigre Elementary School?
Verdigre Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Verdigre Elementary School offer ?
Verdigre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Verdigre Elementary School part of?
Verdigre Elementary School is part of Verdigre Public Schools School District.
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