Summary:
Arapahoe Public Schools in Nebraska has one elementary school, Arapahoe Elementary School, which serves students from grades K-6. The school has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.15% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels performing better than the state average, its overall performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking between 197 out of 442 Nebraska elementary schools in 2020-2021 and 355 out of 457 in 2021-2022.
Arapahoe Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) are higher than the state average for grades 3-5 but lower for grade 6. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state average for grades 3-4 but higher for grades 5-6. In Science, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rate is slightly lower than the state average. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $17,464 and low student-teacher ratio of 15.9 suggest that it has access to adequate resources, but the inconsistent academic performance suggests that the school may need to evaluate how these resources are being utilized and explore ways to optimize their impact on student learning.
While Arapahoe Public Schools has only one elementary school, the data provided offers insights into the school's performance and characteristics. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the inconsistent academic performance across subject areas and grade levels suggest that the school may face unique challenges in ensuring all students have equal opportunities for academic success. Further analysis and comparison to other schools within the district and state could provide valuable insights to help the school and district address these challenges and improve educational outcomes for their students.
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