Elementary Schools in Elwood Public Schools

Elwood Public Schools in Nebraska has only one elementary school, Elwood Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a relatively small enrollment of 130 students, with a predominantly white student population and a higher-than-average percentage of students from low-income families.

Academically, Elwood Elementary School's performance is mixed. While the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate matches the district and state averages, its 3rd-grade Mathematics and 5th-grade Science proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, dropping from 239 out of 457 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 366 out of 459 in 2022-2023. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic outcomes do not seem to be commensurate with the available resources.

The analysis suggests that Elwood Public Schools may need to investigate the factors contributing to the academic disparities at Elwood Elementary School and implement targeted strategies to improve the school's overall performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the high percentage of students from low-income families may require the implementation of specialized support programs to address the unique challenges faced by these students.