Elementary Schools in Hay Springs Public Schools

The Hay Springs Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to two elementary schools: Hay Springs Elementary School and Hay Springs Early Childhood. While Hay Springs Elementary School serves a larger student population of 90 students, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, despite maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hay Springs Elementary School has mixed performance on the NSCAS tests, with proficiency rates matching the district average in 4th grade English Language Arts but falling below the state average in 5th grade. However, the school excels in 3rd and 4th grade Mathematics, outperforming both the district and state averages. Hay Springs Early Childhood, on the other hand, has a smaller student population of 11 and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the district.

Despite the challenges faced by the district, both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Hay Springs Elementary School at 11.5 and Hay Springs Early Childhood at 10.3, suggesting a favorable learning environment for students. The district's high spending per student at Hay Springs Elementary School, at $19,150, also indicates a commitment to providing resources for its students. As the district continues to navigate the needs of its diverse student population, addressing the socioeconomic factors and building on the strengths in Mathematics could be key to driving improvements and ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for the students in the Hay Springs Public Schools district.