Elwood Public Schools

The Elwood Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Elwood Elementary School and Elwood High School. While Elwood Elementary School has maintained a relatively consistent ranking, Elwood High School has seen a significant decline in its performance, dropping from a 9th place ranking in 2016-2017 to 130th place in 2018-2019.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with Elwood Elementary School having an even more skewed racial makeup compared to Elwood High School. Interestingly, Elwood Elementary School spends significantly less per student ($19,127) compared to Elwood High School ($28,524), despite having a higher student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 5.7. Additionally, Elwood Elementary School's proficiency rates in certain subjects, such as 5th-grade Science, are notably lower than the state average, indicating potential challenges that warrant further investigation.

Overall, the data suggests that while Elwood Public Schools has a mix of performance levels, the significant decline in Elwood High School's ranking and the disparities in resource allocation and student outcomes across the two schools are areas that deserve closer attention and potential intervention to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students in the district.