Washington Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Washington Elementary School served 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 144 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 80-84% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 85-89% | 79% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
Black | 1% | 7% |
White | 89% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Holdrege School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Holdrege High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Holdrege Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holdrege Holdrege High School Grades: 9-12 | 382 students
0.5 miles
600 12th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6558 0.5 9-12 382 - Holdrege Holdrege Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 325 students
0.6 miles
600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-5421 0.6 5-8 325 - Holdrege Holdrege Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 381 students
0.7 miles
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339 0.7 PK-4 381 - Holdrege Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Center Grades: PK | 54 students
1.7 miles
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048 1.7 PK 54 - Loomis Loomis Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 130 students
7.4 miles
101 Bryan
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111 7.4 PK-6 130
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