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Windy Hills Elementary School

4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windy Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in NE
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Windy Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Windy Hills Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Windy Hills 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 Windy Hills Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
#30 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Windy Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Windy Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Windy Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Windy Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Windy Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Windy Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windy Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Windy Hills Elementary School is ranked #30 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?
75-79% 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 Windy Hills Elementary School?
259 students attend Windy Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Windy Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windy Hills Elementary School?
Windy Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windy Hills Elementary School offer ?
Windy Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Windy Hills Elementary School part of?
Windy Hills Elementary School is part of Kearney School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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