Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
144 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Holdrege Public Schools.
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