Amherst Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amherst, Nebraska 68812 · Amherst Public Schools
#106 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#6473 of 50,301 nationally
About Amherst Elementary School
Amherst Elementary School is a public elementary located in Amherst, in the Amherst Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 203 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 106th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 203.
There are 2 schools in Amherst; Amherst Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Amherst Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Amherst Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Elementary School a good school?
Amherst Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #106 of 511 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Amherst Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Amherst Elementary School ranks #106 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #6473 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School had 203 students in 2025.
Is Amherst Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Amherst Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Amherst Elementary School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Amherst Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.