Best Schools in Elsmere, NE
Elsmere, NE has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 768 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Elsmere meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elsmere, NE
The top high schools in Elsmere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thedford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thedford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students
2. Ainsworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
3. Valentine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
4. High School At Dunning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandhills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elsmere, NE
The top middle schools in Elsmere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ainsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elsmere, NE
The top elementary schools in Elsmere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ainsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
2. Elementary School At Halsey
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandhills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
3. Thedford Elem Attendance Cntr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thedford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
4. Simeon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elsmere, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elsmere, NE has a total population of 159 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elsmere, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elsmere, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elsmere, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elsmere, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elsmere, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elsmere, NE
How many schools are in Elsmere, NE?
Elsmere, NE has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 768 students in total.
How do schools in Elsmere perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Elsmere score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Elsmere meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elsmere?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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