Whitney School (Closed 2012)

310 Elkhorn St
Whitney, NE 69367
Whitney School serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
≥50%
63%
(10-11)
≥50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Whitney School?
16 students attend Whitney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitney School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney School?
Whitney School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitney School offer ?
Whitney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Whitney School part of?
Whitney School is part of Chadron Public Schools.

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