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Golden Spade Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
Golden Spade Elementary School serves 5 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (NE)
(10-11)
≥50%
63%
(10-11)
≥50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gordon-Rushville School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Golden Spade Elementary School?
5 students attend Golden Spade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden Spade Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Golden Spade Elementary School?
Golden Spade Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Golden Spade Elementary School offer ?
Golden Spade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Golden Spade Elementary School part of?
Golden Spade Elementary School is part of Gordon-Rushville School District.

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