Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fort Calhoun Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Fort Calhoun Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Calhoun Elementary School is 0.10, 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 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 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Fort Calhoun Elementary School?
457 students attend Fort Calhoun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fort Calhoun Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Calhoun Elementary School?
Fort Calhoun Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Calhoun Elementary School offer ?
Fort Calhoun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fort Calhoun Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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