Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pender Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Pender Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pender Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Pender Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pender Elementary School?
239 students attend Pender Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pender Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pender Elementary School?
Pender Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pender Elementary School offer ?
Pender Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pender Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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