Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, York 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 57% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in York, NE, covering approximately 111.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 9.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
York Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
York 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 York Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#546 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 York Elementary School's ranking?
York Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are York Elementary School often compared to?
York Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shickley Elementary School, Mc Cool Junction Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend York Elementary School?
615 students attend York Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of York Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of York Elementary School?
York Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does York Elementary School offer ?
York Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is York Elementary School part of?
York Elementary School is part of York School District.
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