Central Elementary School

1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Central 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
205 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Confident and Powerful Learners

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(13-14)
75-79%
71%
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(13-14)
70-74%
77%
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Hispanic
(24-25)
4%
23%
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Black
(24-25)
1%
7%
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White
(24-25)
95%
61%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
5%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
205 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Sidney Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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