Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wilcox-hildreth 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Attendance Zone: Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wilcox, NE, covering approximately 281.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 17.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School's student population of 115 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
61%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 schools are Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School often compared to?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minden East Elementary School, Axtell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School?
115 students attend Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School offer ?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School part of?
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School is part of Wilcox-Hildreth School District.
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