Dorchester Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dorchester, Nebraska 68343 · Dorchester Public School
#367 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#25800 of 50,301 nationally
About Dorchester Elementary School
Dorchester Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dorchester, in the Dorchester Public School school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 141 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 367th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 141.
There are 2 schools in Dorchester; Dorchester Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
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 Dorchester Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dorchester Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dorchester High School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
89 students · 0 m away
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
438 students · 14 km away
Crete Preschool
Crete · Public other · Grades PK–PK
206 students · 14 km away
Friend Elementary School
Friend · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
127 students · 14 km away
Friend High Schools
Friend · Public high · Grades 7–12
100 students · 14 km away
Milford High School
Milford · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students · 15 km away
Milford Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students · 15 km away
Crete Intermediate School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
455 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Mead Elementary School
Mead · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Garden County Elementary Sch
Oshkosh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
Kenesaw Elementary School
Kenesaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
139 students
Sterling Elementary School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
143 students
Ainsworth Elementary School
Ainsworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
138 students
Grant Elementary School
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
144 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester Elementary School a good school?
Dorchester Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 49.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #367 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 Dorchester Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Dorchester Elementary School ranks #367 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #25800 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?
Dorchester Elementary School had 141 students in 2025.
Is Dorchester Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dorchester Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dorchester Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Dorchester Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.