A+
Excellent
96/100

Amherst Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 100 N SYCAMORE, Amherst, NE 68812
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Nebraska
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Nebraska for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
213
Students
enrolled
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%90/1001.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+24 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%77%reading +4 pts, math +17 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income50%50%reading +15 pts, math +16 pts69th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 100 N SYCAMORE
City Amherst
ZIP Code 68812
District 3100070
NCES School ID 310007000018
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68812

Understanding the community around Amherst Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,750
Per Capita Income $30,045
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%
High School or Higher 98.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $192,100
Median Rent $650
Owner-Occupied 77.7%
Renter-Occupied 22.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Amherst Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.4%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.9%
Black 0.5%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 213
Teachers (FTE) 11.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has 213 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
What grades does Amherst Elementary School serve?
Amherst Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Amherst Elementary School receive per student?
Amherst Elementary School receives $16,366 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Amherst Elementary School in 68812 ▼
Avg Home Value
$414,792
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+7.9%
% Renters
22.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026