Elementary Schools in Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools

The Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools district in Nebraska has only one elementary school, Palisade Attendance Center, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This small, rural school has a student population of 107, with a predominantly White student body and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Palisade Attendance Center stands out for its strong performance in Mathematics, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in 3rd and 4th grades. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are more mixed, with 4th grade slightly above the state average and 5th grade slightly below. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 to 1 suggests a focus on personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, the district's high per-student spending, which is significantly above the state average, indicates a substantial investment in the education of its students.

Despite the school's academic strengths, the high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (67.29%) highlights the economic challenges faced by the community. This may have implications for the school's resource needs and the support required to ensure the success of its students. Palisade Attendance Center's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 159th out of 457 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 296th out of 442 in 2020-2021, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and analysis to understand the factors contributing to the school's performance over time.