Elementary School At Brainard

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Elementary School At Brainard ranks 259 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elementary School At Brainard is a public elementary school in Brainard, Nebraska, serving 121 students in grades PK-6 as part of the East Butler Public Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 93.39% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Wahoo Pre-School (83.67% white) and schools in the Schuyler Community Schools district (3.3% to 10.71% white). Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in some grades exceeding the state average but falling short in others. The school also has relatively low rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at 5.79%, compared to nearby schools like Dual Language School (62.5%).

While Elementary School At Brainard is well-resourced, with higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios than many nearby schools, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 76 out of 442 Nebraska elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 259 out of 459 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges that need to be addressed, such as resource constraints, curriculum or instructional issues, or demographic changes in the student population. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure that the school is providing a high-quality education to all of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626-0036

(402) 545-2081

District: East Butler Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
259^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,814

Students who attend Elementary School At Brainard usually attend:

High:

High School At Brainard

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 121

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elementary School At Brainard ranks worse than 56.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elementary School At Brainard is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Elementary School At Brainard employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elementary School At Brainard is $26,814.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elementary School At Brainard:

SchoolDigger ranks Elementary School At Brainard 259^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Elementary School At Brainard in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

East Butler Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks East Butler Public Schools 67^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elementary School At Brainard

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Rank History for all students at Elementary School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2007	80.18	39^th	430	90.9%
2008	51.70	302^nd	478	36.8%
2009	66.43	130^th	471	72.4%
2010	71.57	84^th	502	83.3%
2011	51.12	242^nd	473	48.8%
2012	48.48	265^th	480	44.8%
2013	37.36	341^st	485	29.7%
2014	31.91	367^th	483	24.0%
2015	46.19	283^rd	488	42.0%
2016	42.73	300^th	480	37.5%
2017	52.85	224^th	459	51.2%
2019	31.39	330^th	452	27.0%
2021	78.00	76^th	442	82.8%
2022	65.91	140^th	457	69.4%
2023	46.74	259^th	459	43.6%

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Rank History for White students at Elementary School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	68.36	89^th	368	75.8%
2022	51.20	178^th	388	54.1%
2023	38.64	248^th	385	35.6%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elementary School At Brainard

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1989	112	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
1990	107	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
1991	122	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	123
1992	111	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
1993	114	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	115
1994	112	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
1995	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1996	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1997	102	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
1998	101	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	101
1999	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2000	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
2001	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2002	98	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	99
2003	98	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	99
2004	93	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	94
2005	78	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	78
2006	83	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2007	78	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
2008	86	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
2009	95	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
2010	90	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
2011	106	0	0	0	0	0	106
2012	105	0	0	0	0	1	106
2013	117	0	0	0	0	0	117
2014	130	1	0	0	0	0	131
2015	126	1	0	0	0	0	127
2016	126	0	0	0	0	0	126
2017	117	0	0	0	0	1	118
2018	113	0	0	3	0	1	117
2019	129	0	1	1	0	0	131
2020	119	0	1	0	0	1	121
2021	122	2	0	3	0	0	127
2022	121	2	0	4	0	1	128
2023	113	0	0	7	0	1	121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elementary School At Brainard

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	103	8.2	12.5	10.7
1989	112	8.2	13.6	9.8
1990	107	8.2	13.0	13.1
1991	123	8.2	15.0	15.4
1992	111	8.4	13.2	16.2
1993	115	8.3	13.9	15.7
1994	112	8.4	13.3	13.4
1995	103	9.0	11.4	15.5
1996	103	9.0	11.4	15.5
1997	102	8.3	12.3	18.6
1998	101	8.2	12.3	19.8
1999	99	7.1	13.9	26.3
2000	96	7.6	12.6	26
2001	99	8.1	12.2	23.2
2002	99	8.1	12.2	22.2
2003	99	8.1	12.2	22.2
2004	94	8.1	11.6	21.3
2005	78	8.2	9.5	21.8
2006	83	8.3	10.0	26.5
2007	79	7.8	10.1	34.2
2008	86	8.6	10.0	23.3
2009	95	8.6	11.0	26.3
2010	90	7.6	11.8	31.1
2011	106	8.6	12.3	19.8
2012	106	8.7	12.1	18.9
2013	117	9.3	12.5	26.5
2014	131	10.6	12.3	23.7
2015	127	11.0	11.5	18.1
2016	126	11.0	11.4	19
2017	118	11.6	10.1	19.5
2018	117	11.6	10.0	10.3
2019	131	11.3	11.5	11.5
2020	121	12.0	10.0	8.3
2021	127	12.2	10.4	12.6
2022	128	11.5	11.1	9.4
2023	121	10.5	11.4	5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elementary School At Brainard

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	103	8.2	12.5	10.7
1989	112	8.2	13.6	9.8
1990	107	8.2	13.0	13.1
1991	123	8.2	15.0	15.4
1992	111	8.4	13.2	16.2
1993	115	8.3	13.9	15.7
1994	112	8.4	13.3	13.4
1995	103	9.0	11.4	15.5
1996	103	9.0	11.4	15.5
1997	102	8.3	12.3	18.6
1998	101	8.2	12.3	19.8
1999	99	7.1	13.9	26.3
2000	96	7.6	12.6	26
2001	99	8.1	12.2	23.2
2002	99	8.1	12.2	22.2
2003	99	8.1	12.2	22.2
2004	94	8.1	11.6	21.3
2005	78	8.2	9.5	21.8
2006	83	8.3	10.0	26.5
2007	79	7.8	10.1	34.2
2008	86	8.6	10.0	23.3
2009	95	8.6	11.0	26.3
2010	90	7.6	11.8	31.1
2011	106	8.6	12.3	19.8
2012	106	8.7	12.1	18.9
2013	117	9.3	12.5	26.5
2014	131	10.6	12.3	23.7
2015	127	11.0	11.5	18.1
2016	126	11.0	11.4	19
2017	118	11.6	10.1	19.5
2018	117	11.6	10.0	10.3
2019	131	11.3	11.5	11.5
2020	121	12.0	10.0	8.3
2021	127	12.2	10.4	12.6
2022	128	11.5	11.1	9.4
2023	121	10.5	11.4	5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elementary School At Brainard

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$457 (0.8%)	$51,265 (93.8%)	$54,677
2020	$827 (1.6%)	$47,420 (89.0%)	$53,285
2021	$924 (3.6%)	$22,214 (86.0%)	$25,819
2022	$1,258 (4.7%)	$22,894 (85.4%)	$26,816
2023	$771 (2.9%)	$23,309 (86.9%)	$26,814

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elementary School At Brainard

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 330^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 259^th of 459 Elementary schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elementary School At Brainard)	47	47
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Butler Public Schools)	55	50	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elementary School At Brainard)	40	63	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Butler Public Schools)	50	65	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elementary School At Brainard)	50	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Butler Public Schools)	53	65	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	131	121	7.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	113	12.4%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.5%	5.8%	5.7%

Schools Near Elementary School At Brainard

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elementary School At Brainard	Public	PK, KG-6	212 S Madison	Brainard	68626	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 545-2081	121	11	11.4	5.8%	113 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	46.7	259^th of 459 public elementary schools	43.6%		65.9	140^th of 457 public elementary schools	69.4%	119	47.0		56.0	62.0	63.0		60.0	75.0	62.0	$26,814	$771	$23,309
Elementary School At Dwight	Public	PK, KG-6	292 N 1st St	Dwight	68635	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 566-2445	47	8	5.8	12.8%	46 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$26,848	$693	$23,338
David City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	826 E St	David City	68632	Butler County	David City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 367-3779	277	26	10.5	42.2%	210 (75.8%)	3 (1.1%)	55 (19.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	64.2	168^th of 459 public elementary schools	63.4%		74.8	87^th of 457 public elementary schools	81.0%	81	63.0	75.0	72.0	44.0	63.0	88.0	76.0	61.0	80.0	$20,324	$1,249	$16,693
Elementary School At Valparaiso	Public	PK, KG-5	406 E Third	Valparaiso	68065	Saunders County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 784-3301	145	11	13.0	20.0%	134 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	79.8	72^nd of 459 public elementary schools	84.3%		71.1	110^th of 457 public elementary schools	75.9%	38	78.0	75.0	56.0		87.0	75.0	88.0			$17,635	$566	$14,234
Bellwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	612 Park St	Bellwood	68624	Butler County	David City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 538-4805	91	11	8.0	62.6%	76 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (14.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)										$29,412	$1,441	$24,156
Seward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Pinewood	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 643-2968	573	38	15.1	26.4%	534 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	78.9	79^th of 459 public elementary schools	82.8%		88.8	24^th of 457 public elementary schools	94.7%	55	70.0	75.0			70.0	82.0				$14,904	$916	$12,356
Dual Language School	Public	PK, KG-2	2023 N Colfax St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-3527	56	4	13.9	62.5%	6 (10.7%)	1 (1.8%)	49 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$13,462	$731	$10,472
Wahoo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2056 N Hackberry	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 443-4250	456	34	13.5	29.8%	420 (92.1%)	7 (1.5%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	65.1	161^st of 459 public elementary schools	64.9%		61.8	171^st of 457 public elementary schools	62.6%	10	74.0	71.0	48.0		86.0	78.0	63.0		73.0	$13,602	$450	$11,049
Schuyler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2404 Denver	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-9940	621	43	14.4	74.1%	43 (6.9%)	20 (3.2%)	553 (89.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.3	293^rd of 459 public elementary schools	36.2%		43.3	272^nd of 457 public elementary schools	40.5%	21	49.0	33.0	48.0		56.0	64.0	86.0		69.0	$13,387	$1,289	$10,709
Malcolm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10000 N W 112th St	Malcolm	68402	Lancaster County	Malcolm Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 796-2151	336	22	15.2	16.1%	317 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	82.5	59^th of 459 public elementary schools	87.1%		71.4	106^th of 457 public elementary schools	76.8%	47	75.0	62.0	80.0	78.0	77.0	75.0	89.0	73.0	100.0	$14,651	$652	$12,308

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Elementary School At Brainard ranks 259^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Elementary School At Brainard in?

East Butler Public Schools

How many students attend Elementary School At Brainard?

In the 2022-23 school year, 121 students attended Elementary School At Brainard.

What is the racial makeup of Elementary School At Brainard?

Students at Elementary School At Brainard are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

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