McDonald Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025North Platte, Nebraska 69101 · North Platte Public Schools
#156 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#9397 of 50,301 nationally
About McDonald Elementary School
McDonald Elementary School is a public elementary located in North Platte, in the North Platte Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 156th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 11 schools in North Platte; McDonald Elementary School ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
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 McDonald Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McDonald Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Adams Middle School
North Platte · Public middle · Grades 7–8
513 students · 585 m away
North Platte High School
North Platte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students · 753 m away
Cody Elementary School
North Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students · 1.0 km away
Washington Elementary School
North Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
226 students · 1.2 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
North Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 2.2 km away
Eisenhower Elementary School
North Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 2.2 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
North Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students · 2.3 km away
Madison Middle School
North Platte · Public middle · Grades 6–6
263 students · 2.5 km away
Buffalo Early Learning Center
North Platte · Public other · Grades PK–PK
133 students · 2.8 km away
Lake Maloney Elementary School
North Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
116 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Ashland-Greenwood Intermediate School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
Boone Central Elem-Albion
Albion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
247 students
Bryant Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Madison Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Dakota City Elementary School
Dakota City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Homer Elementary School
Homer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald Elementary School a good school?
McDonald Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #156 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 McDonald Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
McDonald Elementary School ranks #156 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #9397 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDonald Elementary School?
McDonald Elementary School had 247 students in 2025.
Is McDonald Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McDonald Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDonald Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McDonald Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.