Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Falling Waters Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Falling Waters Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falling Waters Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Falling Waters Elementary School's ranking?
Falling Waters Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Falling Waters Elementary School?
516 students attend Falling Waters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Falling Waters Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falling Waters Elementary School?
Falling Waters Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Falling Waters Elementary School offer ?
Falling Waters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Falling Waters Elementary School part of?
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