Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wood River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wood River Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Wood River, NE, covering approximately 184.3 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge being 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wood River Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Eagles
School Rankings
Wood River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood River Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#403 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Wood River Elementary School's ranking?
Wood River Elementary School is ranked #403 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Wood River Elementary School often compared to?
Wood River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Wood River Elementary School?
224 students attend Wood River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wood River Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood River Elementary School?
Wood River Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood River Elementary School offer ?
Wood River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood River Elementary School part of?
Wood River Elementary School is part of Wood River Rural Schools.
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