Summary:
The 68450 zip code area has only one elementary school, Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh, which serves students in the Johnson County Central Public Schools district. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 192nd out of 473 Nebraska elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 401st out of 471 in 2008-2009.
Academically, Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh has seen mixed results. In 2024-2025, 62.16% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, which was higher than the state average of 57.45%. However, the following year, the school's ELA proficiency rate dropped to 47.37%, falling below the state average of 58.91%. In Mathematics, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rate in 2023-2024 was 57.89%, slightly below the state average of 60.65%. The school also faces challenges with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.88%) and a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate (19.3%).
Despite these challenges, Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh appears to be well-resourced, with a higher-than-average per-student spending of $20,327 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.1. However, the inconsistent academic performance suggests that these resources may not be translating into consistent improvements in student learning. The school's performance and the factors influencing it warrant further investigation to identify strategies that can support student success.
Thank you for your feedback!