Summary:
Hillrise Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 341 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic results and effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Hillrise Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive. The school's students consistently outperform their peers at the state and Elkhorn Public Schools district levels in NSCAS assessments, with 89% of 3rd graders, 81% of 4th graders, and 82% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 63%, 55%, and 56%, respectively. In Mathematics, Hillrise Elementary had 81% of 3rd graders, 91% of 4th graders, and 91% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to state averages of 58%, 58%, and 65%. The school's exceptional performance extends to Science as well, with 92% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 76%.
While Hillrise Elementary's student population is predominantly White (81.52%), the school has been able to achieve exceptional academic results across all racial subgroups. Additionally, despite having a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (23.17%), the school ranks 1st out of 312 Nebraska elementary schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students. This suggests that Hillrise Elementary has effective strategies in place to support and address the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, making it a standout example among the nearby schools, such as Sagewood Elementary and West Dodge Station Elementary.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Elkhorn Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,182
Students who attend Hillrise Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4
Number of students: 341
Racial breakdown:
White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Asian:
3.2%
African American:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.2%
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