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Shoemaker Elementary School vs. Newell Elementary School

Should you attend Shoemaker Elementary School or Newell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Shoemaker Elementary School
4160 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Newell Elementary School
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Shoemaker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Newell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shoemaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newell 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
444 students
378 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shoemaker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shoemaker Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shoemaker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shoemaker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Island School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Island School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#526 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#497 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shoemaker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shoemaker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in NE)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shoemaker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in NE)
70-74%
(Top 50% in NE)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shoemaker Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Newell Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
22
21
Kindergarten Students
70
66
Grade 1 Students
68
59
Grade 2 Students
69
55
Grade 3 Students
79
47
Grade 4 Students
73
63
Grade 5 Students
63
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Newell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shoemaker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Island School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shoemaker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shoemaker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shoemaker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Island School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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