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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 69358

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116

Students

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Summary:

The 69358 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Morrill Elementary and Chalk Butte School. Morrill Elementary is the larger and more established of the two, with a student population of 143 compared to Chalk Butte's 12 students. While Morrill Elementary has a fluctuating statewide ranking, it generally performs better than the district and state averages on test scores, particularly in Mathematics. However, its 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate is significantly lower than the district and state.

Chalk Butte School, despite its small size, has a lower free and reduced lunch rate and a smaller student-teacher ratio than Morrill Elementary, suggesting a different demographic and educational environment. Both schools have relatively high spending per student, which may indicate a focus on providing adequate resources and support for their students. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at Morrill Elementary, with a rate of 21.1% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Overall, the data provides insights into the elementary school landscape in the 69358 zip code area. Morrill Elementary appears to be the more prominent and better-performing school, but it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism. Chalk Butte School, while smaller in size, may offer a unique educational experience. Further analysis and comparison of these schools could yield additional insights to support educational improvement efforts in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)	NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morrill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	505 Center	Morrill	69358	Scotts Bluff County	Morrill Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 247-2176	116	12	9.4	72.4%	78 (67.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)	55.2	71.6	$28,019	$1,189	$23,988

Cities Near Zip Code 69358

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Morrill	0.24 mi	4
Mitchell	5.96 mi	3	44^th
Scottsbluff	13.93 mi	12	119^th
Gering	15.6 mi	7	116^th
Minatare	21.42 mi	5

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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