Summary:
The Springfield Platteview Community Schools district in Nebraska is home to two elementary schools, Springfield Elementary School and Westmont Elementary School, both serving grades K-5. Based on the data, Westmont Elementary School emerges as the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming its counterpart and the state averages on key metrics.
Westmont Elementary School boasts a higher statewide ranking, placing 67th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools, compared to Springfield Elementary School's 171st ranking. Westmont also maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Springfield's rating has fluctuated between 3 and 4 stars. Academically, Westmont outperforms the district and state averages on most NSCAS tests, particularly in mathematics and science, and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.4 compared to 13.5 at Springfield.
While both schools serve a predominantly white student population, Westmont has a higher percentage of Hispanic students. Additionally, Westmont has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more diverse student body. The higher spending per student at Westmont Elementary School, $17,781 compared to $14,884 at Springfield, may contribute to its stronger academic performance and higher statewide ranking. Overall, the Springfield Platteview Community Schools district is highly ranked, with both schools exceeding state averages on key metrics, but Westmont Elementary School stands out as the district's academic leader.
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