Summary:
The Niobrara Public Schools district in Nebraska has only one elementary school, Niobrara Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. This school stands out for its high percentage of Native American students (60.94%) and its struggles with low academic performance compared to state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Niobrara Elementary School has a high poverty rate, with 79.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending ($28,895) and small student-teacher ratio (12.3:1), its academic proficiency rates in 3rd through 6th grades are consistently below the Nebraska state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 273 out of 442 in 2020-2021 to 369 out of 459 in 2022-2023, indicating it is performing worse relative to other elementary schools in the state.
The data suggests that Niobrara Elementary School faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its predominantly Native American and economically disadvantaged student population. While the school is allocating resources towards smaller class sizes and other interventions, these efforts have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. Further investigation and targeted support may be needed to address the root causes of the school's struggles and help improve educational opportunities for its students.
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