Serving 207 students in grades 3-5, Stoddard 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 was 50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stoddard Elementary School's ranking?
Stoddard Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Stoddard Elementary School?
207 students attend Stoddard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Stoddard Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stoddard Elementary School?
Stoddard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stoddard Elementary School offer ?
Stoddard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stoddard Elementary School part of?
Stoddard Elementary School is part of Beatrice School District.
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