Enrollment
325
Elementary
DISTRICT 306 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145·NCES 310002101865
EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY
14541 CASTLEWOOD ST, WAVERLY, NE 68462 · (402) 786-2341 · Lancaster County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL325 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
57 students
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 38 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 86 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 107 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 94 | 29% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY this school | 325 | 17.5% | N/A |
| EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EAGLE | 264 | 26.9% | 66.0% |
| WAVERLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WAVERLY | 330 | 17.9% | 66.0% |
| GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM GERING | 99 | 19.2% | N/A |
| SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COLUMBUS | 373 | 26.5% | 66.3% |
| ANDERSON GROVE ELEMENTARY SCH BELLEVUE | 317 | 19.2% | 65.8% |
Matched among Nebraska elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 325 | #225 of 587 | #41 of 53 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #161 of 379 | #27 of 47 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.4% | #144 of 379 | #26 of 47 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 17.5% | #298 of 359 | #23 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.9% | #127 of 135 | #12 of 14 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
325
-14 (-4%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 496
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 15.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 325 | 23.3 | 13.9:1 | 18% (57) |
| 2023-24 | 340 | 24.2 | 14.1:1 | 16% (55) |
| 2022-23 | 316 | 23.2 | 13.6:1 | 16% (52) |
| 2020-21 | 339 | 22 | 15.4:1 | 23% (77) |
| 2017-18 | 322 | 19.4 | 16.6:1 | 13% (42) |
| 2015-16 | 344 | 19 | 18.1:1 | 14% (49) |
| 2010-11 | 295 | 19 | 15.5:1 | 17% (50) |
| 2000-01 | 419 | 28 | 15.0:1 | 19% (78) |
| 1990-91 | 496 | 25 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (322 to 325); teachers up 20% (19.4 to 23.3).
About EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY
EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY is the name of a mid-sized elementary school in WAVERLY, Nebraska. The school teaches pre-K through 2 and enrolls 325 students.
Across its 5 schools, WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145 enrolls 2,110 students. EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY is one of those schools.
The share of Hispanic students at EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY is 55%, a majority. Other students are 43% White. That is higher than the 9% Hispanic share among all Lancaster County residents. A diversity index of 51% means there is a 51% chance two randomly chosen students at EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY are from different groups.
EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY has 23.3 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Across elementary schools in Nebraska, the average ratio is 21.0:1. The school has 18% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 32% average for public schools in Lancaster County is 14 points.
For Lancaster County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $74,793 a year, roughly 42% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Public schools in Lancaster County number 97, with about 48,123 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, WAVERLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, is about 0.4 miles. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
Enrollment figures show a drop of 14 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 15.4:1 in 2020-21, and 13.9:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 page for EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Lancaster County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
326,696
Census ACS
Median income
$74,793
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
97
48,123 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145
- WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 679 students
- WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 512 students
- WAVERLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 330 students
- EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 264 students
Other schools in WAVERLY
- WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 679 students
- WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 512 students
- WAVERLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 330 students
Nearby schools
- WAVERLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.4 mi · 330
- WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.6 mi · 512
- WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 679
- NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.1 mi · 251
- ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.4 mi · 398
- KAHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.9 mi · 432
Frequently asked questions
About EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARYHow many students attend EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY?
EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 325 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY serve?
EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY is approximately 13.9:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY are roughly 43% White, 55% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY in?
EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY is part of WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145.
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