Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Yutan Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Yutan Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 53.8 square miles around Yutan, NE. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yutan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Yutan Elementary School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yutan Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yutan Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#37 out of 901 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Yutan Elementary School's ranking?
Yutan Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Yutan Elementary School?
272 students attend Yutan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Yutan Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yutan Elementary School?
Yutan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Yutan Elementary School offer ?
Yutan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yutan Elementary School part of?
Yutan Elementary School is part of Yutan School District.
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