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Wood River Rural Schools

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Wood River Rural Schools is located close to the center of Nebraska. Wood River Rural Schools has 181.86 square miles of land area and 2.41 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Wood River Rural Schools population is 3,143. Wood River Rural Schools median household income is $59,612 in 2010-2014. Wood River Rural Schools median house value is $111,800 in 2010-2014. On average, Wood River Rural Schools is close to the state average in quality.

Ranking:	High School: (138 out of 218, bottom 37%) Elementary/Middle School: (126 out of 243, bottom 48%)* Rank: #152
Type:	Regular Local School District
Grade:	Prekindergarten to Grade 12
Number of Schools:	3
Population	3,143 (2010-2014), rank #79
Population Growth	-7.26% since 2005-2009, see rank
Population Density:	17.06/sq mi, rank #73
Median Household Income:	$59,612 at 2010-2014—19.16% increase since 2005-2009, rank #42
Median House Price:	$111,800 at 2010-2014—13.97% increase since 2005-2009, rank #68
Time Zone:	Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer
Land Area:	181.86 sq mi, rank #148
Water Area:	2.41 sq mi (1.31%), rank #60
State:	Nebraska
County:	Hall County
City:	Wood River, Alda, Cairo, Shelton, Grand Island, Doniphan
Zip:	68883, 68810, 68824, 68876, 68803, 68832
Area:	Grand Island, NE

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Wood River Rural Schools Map, Border, and Nearby Locations

13800 West Wood River Rd

Wood River NE, 68883, Hall County

Phone: 308-583-2249

Students and Teachers

	2013-2014	2012-2013	2011-2012	2010-2011	2009-2010	2008-2009	2007-2008
Total Students:	553	559	553	574	534	542	542
English Language Learner Students:	55	53	70	50	56	54	45
Total Teachers:	46.25	45.34	44.10	44.35	48.19	48.60	50.80
Prekindergarten:	1.00	1.00	NA	1.00	1.00	NA	NA
Kindergarten:	NA	NA	NA	2.00	3.00	NA	NA
Elementary:	27.01	28.20	30.65	27.77	30.18	33.20	36.80
Secondary:	18.24	16.14	13.45	13.58	14.01	15.40	14.00
Ungraded:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.00
Total Other Staff:	38.12	38.55	37.13	33.06	38.06	39.30	33.50
Instructional Aides:	12.00	10.00	9.00	8.00	8.00	7.00	5.00
Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors:	2.17	1.75	1.95	1.95	2.90	1.80	2.00
Total Guidance Counselors:	1.00	1.00	1.00	0.88	0.88	0.60	0.70
Elementary Guidance Counselors:	0.25	0.25	0.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.10
Secondary Guidance Counselors:	0.75	0.75	0.75	0.88	0.88	0.60	0.60
Other Guidance Counselors:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.00	NA
Librarians/Media Specialists:	0.75	0.75	0.75	0.75	0.85	0.90	2.30
Library/Media Support:	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.30	0.30
District Administrators:	0.75	0.75	0.50	0.00	0.50	1.00	1.00
District Administrative Support:	3.00	2.00	1.00	3.50	1.00	1.00	3.50
School Administrators:	2.25	2.25	2.30	2.30	2.50	2.00	2.00
School Administrative Support:	1.00	2.00	3.00	1.00	5.00	4.30	NA
Student Support Services:	2.20	2.05	2.63	2.18	2.93	3.10	0.40
Other Support Services:	13.00	16.00	15.00	12.50	13.50	17.30	16.30
Student-Teacher Ratio:	11.96	12.33	12.54	12.94	11.08	11.15	10.67

Schools

Wood River Elementary School	Prekindergarten to Grade 5	1003 Lilly St, Wood River NE 68883
Wood River Rural High School	Grade 9 to Grade 12	13800 West Wood River Rd, Wood River NE 68883
Wood River Rural Middle School	Grade 6 to Grade 8	13800 West Wood River Rd, Wood River NE 68883

Test Performance

Year	Test	Grade	Measurement	Score	State Average
NeSA Test
2011	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.92	94.61
2012	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	104.59	95.59
2013	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	112.55	100.24
2010	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	105.13	100.61
2011	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	106.69	101.96
2012	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	95.56	101.98
2013	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.03	105.71
2012	Science	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	91.59	98.81
2013	Science	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.09	102.88
2012	Writing	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	40.83	44.32
2013	Writing	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	54.55	44.65
2011	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	97.22	103.49
2012	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	81.16	107.84
2013	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	92.30	110.06
2010	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	96.57	101.01
2011	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	97.24	104.41
2012	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	91.16	108.66
2013	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.18	111.04
2011	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	87.60	102.64
2012	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	104.29	106.36
2013	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	88.02	108.63
2010	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	94.84	103.84
2011	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	99.31	109.01
2012	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	104.78	111.62
2013	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	92.21	114.70
2013	Writing	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	35.86	43.59
2011	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.11	102.67
2012	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	100.88	108.48
2013	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	112.10	108.93
2010	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	89.88	101.08
2011	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.95	107.65
2012	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.44	114.26
2013	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	120.41	118.18
2012	Science	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	80.16	101.12
2013	Science	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.17	104.29
2011	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.23	100.35
2012	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	117.72	106.09
2013	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.23	106.35
2010	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.40	101.38
2011	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.06	108.81
2012	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	123.28	112.59
2013	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	110.19	115.06
2011	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	117.02	98.68
2012	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	115.17	103.91
2013	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	124.36	105.64
2010	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.93	104.30
2011	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	112.53	110.38
2012	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	122.64	115.94
2013	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	131.74	121.73
2011	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.77	97.89
2012	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.75	99.25
2013	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	120.69	102.15
2010	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	110.44	102.43
2011	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	120.26	106.08
2012	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	121.76	108.89
2013	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	131.63	115.20
2012	Science	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	96.18	99.80
2013	Science	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	104.63	102.54
2012	Writing	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	52.58	44.19
2013	Writing	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	57.87	44.89

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School District Fiscal Information

	2012			2011			2010
	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%
Total Revenue:	$7,319,000	$13,235		$7,745,000	$13,493		$7,663,000	$14,350
Federal:	$528,000	$955	7.2%	$804,000	$1,401	10.4%	$880,000	$1,648	11.5%
State:	$958,000	$1,732	13.1%	$1,584,000	$2,760	20.5%	$1,632,000	$3,056	21.3%
Local:	$5,833,000	$10,548	79.7%	$5,357,000	$9,333	69.2%	$5,151,000	$9,646	67.2%
Total Expenditures:	$7,887,000	$14,262		$7,585,000	$13,214		$7,482,000	$14,011
Total Current Expenditures:	$6,232,000	$11,269		$6,079,000	$10,591		$5,975,000	$11,189
Instructional Expenditures:	$3,984,000	$7,204	63.9%	$3,942,000	$6,868	64.8%	$3,917,000	$7,335	65.6%
Student and Staff Support:	$344,000	$622	5.5%	$344,000	$599	5.7%	$362,000	$678	6.1%
Administration:	$705,000	$1,275	11.3%	$679,000	$1,183	11.2%	$675,000	$1,264	11.3%
Operations, Food, Other:	$1,199,000	$2,168	19.2%	$1,114,000	$1,941	18.3%	$1,021,000	$1,912	17.1%
Total Capital Outlay:	$816,000	$1,476		$933,000	$1,625		$944,000	$1,768
Construction:	$127,000	$230		$15,000	$26		$34,000	$64
Total Other:	$1,000	$2		$1,000	$2		$1,000	$2
Interest on Debt:	$303,000	$548		$116,000	$202		$125,000	$234

Total Salary:	$3,575,000	$6,465		$3,252,000	$5,666		$3,333,000	$6,242
Instruction/Teacher Salary:	$2,538,000	$4,590	71.0%	$2,314,000	$4,031	71.2%	$2,384,000	$4,464	71.5%
Other Salary:	$1,037,000	$1,875	29.0%	$938,000	$1,634	28.8%	$949,000	$1,777	28.5%
Total Benefit:	$1,223,000	$2,212		$1,338,000	$2,331		$1,215,000	$2,275
Instruction/Teacher Benefit:	$913,000	$1,651	74.7%	$1,040,000	$1,812	77.7%	$921,000	$1,725	75.8%
Other Benefit:	$310,000	$561	25.3%	$298,000	$519	22.3%	$294,000	$551	24.2%

Teacher's Experience and Compensation

	2007
Teachers with Bachelor Degree:	75.8%
Teachers with Master or PhD Degree:	24.2%

Mean Number of Years of Teaching:	16.0 years
Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less:	24.2%
Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience:	9.1%
Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience:	33.3%
Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience:	21.2%
Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More:	12.1%

Mean Base Salary:	$37,389.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less:	$29,040.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience:	$33,986.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience:	$40,999.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience:	$40,408.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More:	$41,429.0

* Wood River Rural Schools was rated 3 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.