Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wahoo 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 75% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wahoo Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Wahoo, NE, encompassing approximately 193.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wahoo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wahoo Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wahoo Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahoo Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wahoo Elementary School's ranking?
Wahoo Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Wahoo Elementary School often compared to?
Wahoo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blair Arbor Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Wahoo Elementary School?
475 students attend Wahoo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wahoo Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wahoo Elementary School?
Wahoo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wahoo Elementary School offer ?
Wahoo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahoo Elementary School part of?
Wahoo Elementary School is part of Wahoo School District.
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