Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)'s student population of 53 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) 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 Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)'s ranking?
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) is ranked #549 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)?
53 students attend Boyd County Elementary (Lynch).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)?
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) offer ?
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) part of?
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch) is part of Boyd County Schools School District.
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