Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68329

Summary:

The 68329 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 79 students. While the school's academic performance in English Language Arts is above the statewide average, its mathematics proficiency lags behind, particularly in 4th grade, suggesting a potential area for improvement. The school's student population is predominantly white, with limited racial diversity, which may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Financially, Johnson County Central Public Schools spends $21,398 per student, significantly higher than the state average, which could indicate a focus on providing ample resources and support for students. However, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 40.51% suggests that the school may be serving a population with greater financial needs. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 132 out of 442 Nebraska elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 267 out of 459 in 2022-2023, a concerning trend that warrants further investigation.

Overall, the analysis of the lone school in the 68329 zip code area, Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook, reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. While the school's academic performance in English Language Arts is commendable, its mathematics proficiency and declining statewide ranking are areas of concern. The school's demographic composition and financial resources also present both opportunities and challenges. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and ensure a high-quality education for all students in the 68329 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook	Public	PK, KG-5	407 N 1st St	Cook	68329	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 864-4181	79	8	9.9	40.5%	66 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.4%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	45.8	267^th of 459 public elementary schools	41.8%		52.8	220^th of 457 public elementary schools	51.9%	47	60.0	57.0	44.0	63.0	74.0	$21,398	$1,304	$17,885

Cities Near Zip Code 68329

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cook	0.39 mi	2	123^rd
Tecumseh	9.55 mi	2	234^th
Syracuse	10.51 mi	3	22^nd
Johnson	11 mi	2	9^th
Sterling	11.65 mi	2	91^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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