Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walthill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walthill Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entirety of its school district in Walthill, NE, encompassing approximately 70.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walthill Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walthill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walthill 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
#893 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
88%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
White
3%
61%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-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 Walthill Elementary School's ranking?
Walthill Elementary School is ranked #893 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Walthill Elementary School often compared to?
Walthill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Umo N Ho N Nation Elementary School, Winnebago Elementary School, Pender Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Walthill Elementary School?
159 students attend Walthill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Walthill Elementary School students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walthill Elementary School?
Walthill Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walthill Elementary School offer ?
Walthill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walthill Elementary School part of?
Walthill Elementary School is part of Walthill School District.
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