Summary:
The city of Ceresco, Nebraska is home to a single elementary school, Elementary School At Ceresco, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Raymond Central Public Schools district. This school demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in most grade levels and subject areas, particularly in 5th grade science where the school achieved a 96% proficiency rate.
However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from #128 in 2020-2021 to #149 in 2022-2023, suggesting it may be losing ground relative to other elementary schools in Nebraska. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white (95.17%), with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, which is an area the school and district may want to examine and address. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 13.79% is lower than the state average, indicating a relatively affluent student population, and its spending per student of $16,276 is significantly higher than the state average, which may contribute to its academic performance.
Overall, Elementary School At Ceresco is a strong-performing school, but its declining statewide ranking and lack of racial diversity are areas that warrant further investigation and potential improvement efforts. Parents in the Ceresco area can expect their children to receive a high-quality education at this school, with a focus on academic excellence and a relatively affluent student population.
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