Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dorchester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Dorchester 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 Dorchester Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dorchester Elementary School is ranked #485 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?
152 students attend Dorchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dorchester Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorchester Elementary School?
Dorchester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dorchester Elementary School offer ?
Dorchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dorchester Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
