Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, David City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
David City Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
David City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David City Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 David City Elementary School's ranking?
David City Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend David City Elementary School?
292 students attend David City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of David City Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David City Elementary School?
David City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does David City Elementary School offer ?
David City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David City Elementary School part of?
David City Elementary School is part of David City School District.
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