Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castelar Elementary School 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 11% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Castelar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castelar Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Castelar Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 902 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Castelar Elementary School?
525 students attend Castelar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Castelar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castelar Elementary School?
Castelar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Castelar Elementary School offer ?
Castelar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castelar Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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