Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mc Cool Junction Elementary School ranks in the top 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School's student population of 113 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#401 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 Mc Cool Junction Elementary School's ranking?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Mc Cool Junction Elementary School?
113 students attend Mc Cool Junction Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mc Cool Junction Elementary School offer ?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mc Cool Junction Elementary School part of?
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is part of MC Cool Junction School District.
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