Best Public Schools in Benkelman, NE

Summary:

The city of Benkelman, Nebraska is home to two schools: Benkelman Elementary School and Dundy County Stratton High School, both part of the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district. Benkelman Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, ranking in the top third of Nebraska elementary schools. Dundy County Stratton High School boasts a strong 88.1% 4-year graduation rate, though its ACT scores lag behind the state average.

Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success. However, they also face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of over 21% and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address socioeconomic factors and ensure equitable access to educational resources.

Overall, the Benkelman, Nebraska school system demonstrates a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. While Benkelman Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, Dundy County Stratton High School's graduation rate is a positive indicator. The district must continue to address issues of equity and attendance to provide the best possible educational experience for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dundy County Stratton High School	Public	7-12	400 9th Ave West	Benkelman	69021	Dundy County	Dundy County Stratton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 423-2738	125	16	7.6		101 (80.8%)	4 (3.2%)	18 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	$30,833	$797	$24,300
Benkelman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 A St	Benkelman	69021	Dundy County	Dundy County Stratton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 423-2216	148	13	11.0		125 (84.5%)	1 (0.7%)	18 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	66.3	143^rd of 428 public elementary schools	66.6%		72	122^nd of 459 public elementary schools	73.4%	21	$24,948	$1,547	$19,774

Cities Near Benkelman

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wauneta	26.72 mi	2	174^th
Trenton	28.6 mi	1
Palisade	30.42 mi	1
Imperial	32.88 mi	3	137^th
Culbertson	39.03 mi	1	60^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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