Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Confident and Powerful Learners
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
1%
Asian
(24-25)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)4%
23%
Black
(24-25)1%
7%
White
(24-25)95%
61%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)n/a
5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
205 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Sidney Public Schools.
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