Enrollment
232
Elementary
DISTRICT 211 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310597001848
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
72520 HWY 103, DEWITT, NE 68341 · (402) 683-4035 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL232 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
54 students
DISTRICT 23% · 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 | 32 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 27 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 27 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 28 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 29 | 13% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · 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
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→TRI COUNTY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
68.2%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
72.8%
NE avg 60.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 68 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Nebraska schools, those numbers are about 58 and 61.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
72.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
68.3%
based on NE schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 73% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 68% typical for Nebraska schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Nebraska's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 72.5% | #61 of 311 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 72.8% | #93 of 398 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 68.2% | #111 of 438 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 232 | #351 of 587 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #31 of 379 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.1% | #357 of 379 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.3% | #266 of 359 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.4% | #133 of 135 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
232
-3 (-1%) vs 2020
-22% since 1990-91, when it was 298
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 12.4:1
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 | 232 | 20.9 | 11.1:1 | 23% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 232 | 21.2 | 11.0:1 | 29% (67) |
| 2022-23 | 238 | 21 | 11.3:1 | 30% (71) |
| 2020-21 | 235 | 19 | 12.4:1 | 38% (89) |
| 2017-18 | 231 | 17.4 | 13.3:1 | 31% (71) |
| 2015-16 | 227 | 16 | 14.2:1 | 30% (68) |
| 2010-11 | 200 | 13 | 15.4:1 | 35% (70) |
| 2000-01 | 239 | 16 | 14.9:1 | 18% (44) |
| 1990-91 | 298 | 17 | 17.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a mid-sized elementary school, is located in DEWITT, Nebraska. The school enrolls 232 students in pre-K through 6.
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL falls under TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which has 2 schools enrolling 421 students.
A large majority of enrollment at TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is White, at 93%. After that, the student body is 4% Hispanic. Among Jefferson County residents, the White share is about 93%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 13%.
There are 20.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 11.1:1. Across elementary schools in Nebraska, the average ratio is 21.0:1. Of all students at TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 23% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Jefferson County, the average eligibility rate is 44%.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate across its state test results with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the prediction is 68.3% and the result is 72.5%.
Jefferson County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $59,044 a year, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Jefferson County number 8, with about 1,683 students.
TRI COUNTY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within ten miles number 4. Compared with its nearest neighbors, TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks 1st of 7 on average proficiency.
The NCES locale for TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is Rural: Distant, which covers schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (235) to 2024-25 (232). By 2024-25, the school had 11.1 students per teacher, compared with 12.4 in 2020-21.
The discussion board for TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,161
Census ACS
Median income
$59,044
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,683 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- TRI COUNTY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 189 students
Nearby schools
- TRI COUNTY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 189
- WILBER-CLATONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL10.0 mi · 154
- WILBER-CLATONIA HIGH SCHOOL10.0 mi · 193
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT WILBER10.0 mi · 254
- BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL10.1 mi · 466
- PADDOCK LANE SCHOOL10.4 mi · 398
Frequently asked questions
About TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 232 students in grades PK-06.
Is TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.
What is the student diversity at TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
TRI COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by TRI COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Jefferson County.
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