Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

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Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School ranks 110 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 164 students in grades PK-4 in Laurel, Nebraska, part of the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District, which is ranked 78 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 71% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 63% and 55% respectively. In Mathematics, 68% of 3rd graders and 71% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 58%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 37.8%, lower than nearby schools like Hartington-Newcastle Elementary (39.41%) and Wakefield Elementary (60.82%). Additionally, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, compared to the nearby schools which range from 10.5:1 to 15.6:1.

While Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 24th out of 488 schools in 2014-2015 to 110th out of 459 schools in 2022-2023. The school also has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse Wakefield Elementary where 60% of students are Hispanic. However, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in academic achievement, student-teacher ratio, and per-student spending, providing valuable insights into the educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745-0008

(402) 256-3133

District: Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,158

Students who attend Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Middle School
High:	Laurel-Concord-Coleridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School ranks better than 76% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School employs 14.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School is $26,158.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School 110^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School 78^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	62.47	158^th	418	62.2%
2007	43.96	294^th	430	31.6%
2008	42.46	376^th	478	21.3%
2009	46.14	334^th	471	29.1%
2010	66.96	127^th	502	74.7%
2011	44.83	279^th	473	41.0%
2012	54.84	226^th	480	52.9%
2013	59.56	189^th	485	61.0%
2014	59.91	193^rd	483	60.0%
2015	88.66	24^th	488	95.1%
2016	77.51	80^th	480	83.3%
2017	62.08	170^th	459	63.0%
2018	62.60	154^th	450	65.8%
2019	48.13	245^th	452	45.8%
2021	63.83	137^th	442	69.0%
2022	61.15	174^th	457	61.9%
2023	73.51	110^th	459	76.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.27	31^st	312	90.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	69.19	89^th	341	73.9%
2019	43.86	208^th	349	40.4%
2022	55.54	141^st	337	58.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.65	189^th	347	45.5%
2019	43.21	218^th	367	40.6%
2021	57.20	128^th	328	61.0%
2022	60.59	135^th	356	62.1%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.47	194^th	391	50.4%
2019	34.34	272^nd	391	30.4%
2021	47.60	181^st	368	50.8%
2022	43.12	219^th	388	43.6%
2023	62.82	130^th	385	66.2%

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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 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	245	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	250
1989	258	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	263
1990	257	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	261
1991	269	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	273
1992	277	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	281
1993	246	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	250
1994	224	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1995	252	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	255
1996	252	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	255
1997	244	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
1998	229	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1999	219	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2000	226	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	230
2001	226	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2002	205	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	210
2003	205	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	210
2004	189	4	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	198
2005	184	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	192
2006	164	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	173
2007	155	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	162
2008	140	5	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	150
2009	135	4	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	143
2010	147	4	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	157
2011	150	0	0	4	0	0	4	158
2012	141	0	0	8	0	0	5	154
2013	155	0	1	6	0	0	4	166
2014	150	0	2	8	0	0	1	161
2015	192	0	2	13	0	0	0	207
2016	201	0	2	13	3	0	1	220
2017	202	0	2	11	3	0	2	220
2018	204	1	0	10	4	0	2	221
2019	190	0	0	11	3	0	5	209
2020	164	1	1	15	0	1	3	185
2021	151	0	0	11	0	1	6	169
2022	164	1	0	11	0	0	7	183
2023	148	0	0	9	0	0	7	164

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 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	250	17.5	14.2	24.8
1989	263	17.7	14.8	22.8
1990	261	17.6	14.8	20.7
1991	273	17.5	15.6	22.3
1992	281	18.4	15.2	18.1
1993	250	18.1	13.8	20.4
1994	225	18.7	12.0	15.1
1995	255	18.9	13.5	17.6
1996	255	18.9	13.5	17.6
1997	246	18.2	13.5	17.5
1998	235	17.9	13.1	17.9
1999	222	17.9	12.4	31.5
2000	230	17.8	12.9	27.4
2001	228	18.4	12.4	42.1
2002	210	18.4	11.4	29.5
2003	210	18.4	11.4	29.5
2004	198	17.7	11.2	26.8
2005	192	15.1	12.7	29.7
2006	173	15.0	11.5	32.9
2007	162	14.8	10.9	22.2
2008	150	11.8	12.7	30.7
2009	143	12.7	11.3	33.6
2010	157	13.3	11.7	36.3
2011	158	9.0	17.4	42.4
2012	154	8.9	17.1	44.8
2013	166	9.0	18.2	41.6
2014	161	9.1	17.5	36
2015	207	15.0	13.8	36.2
2016	220	15.0	14.6	39.5
2017	220	15.0	14.5	44.5
2018	221	14.7	14.9	33.5
2019	209	14.3	14.5	38.3
2020	185	14.6	12.5	36.8
2021	169	14.7	11.4	36.7
2022	183	14.8	12.3	37.7
2023	164	14.8	11.0	37.8

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 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	250	17.5	14.2	24.8
1989	263	17.7	14.8	22.8
1990	261	17.6	14.8	20.7
1991	273	17.5	15.6	22.3
1992	281	18.4	15.2	18.1
1993	250	18.1	13.8	20.4
1994	225	18.7	12.0	15.1
1995	255	18.9	13.5	17.6
1996	255	18.9	13.5	17.6
1997	246	18.2	13.5	17.5
1998	235	17.9	13.1	17.9
1999	222	17.9	12.4	31.5
2000	230	17.8	12.9	27.4
2001	228	18.4	12.4	42.1
2002	210	18.4	11.4	29.5
2003	210	18.4	11.4	29.5
2004	198	17.7	11.2	26.8
2005	192	15.1	12.7	29.7
2006	173	15.0	11.5	32.9
2007	162	14.8	10.9	22.2
2008	150	11.8	12.7	30.7
2009	143	12.7	11.3	33.6
2010	157	13.3	11.7	36.3
2011	158	9.0	17.4	42.4
2012	154	8.9	17.1	44.8
2013	166	9.0	18.2	41.6
2014	161	9.1	17.5	36
2015	207	15.0	13.8	36.2
2016	220	15.0	14.6	39.5
2017	220	15.0	14.5	44.5
2018	221	14.7	14.9	33.5
2019	209	14.3	14.5	38.3
2020	185	14.6	12.5	36.8
2021	169	14.7	11.4	36.7
2022	183	14.8	12.3	37.7
2023	164	14.8	11.0	37.8

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 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$623 (3.5%)	$14,961 (84.8%)	$17,645
2020	$556 (2.9%)	$16,164 (85.3%)	$18,949
2021	$1,384 (6.6%)	$17,260 (81.7%)	$21,115
2022	$1,623 (7.6%)	$16,998 (79.6%)	$21,343
2023	$1,820 (7.0%)	$20,359 (77.8%)	$26,158

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 245^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th of 459 Elementary schools	30.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School)	55	71	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School)	55	71	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School)	54	68	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School)	54	68	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School)	56	71	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School)	56	71	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School)	52	71	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School)	52	71	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	164	21.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	9	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	190	148	22.1%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	37.8%	0.5%

Schools Near Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School

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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
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	502 Wakefield St	Laurel	68745	Cedar County	Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 256-3133	164	15	11.0	37.8%	148 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	73.5	110^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.0%		61.2	174^th of 457 public elementary schools	61.9%	64	71.0	71.0			68.0	71.0				$26,158	$1,820	$20,359
Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	126 E 5th	Allen	68710	Dixon County	Allen Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 635-2484	75	10	7.2	48.0%	70 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	50.0			62.0						$27,377	$1,662	$24,845
Randolph Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	309 N Bridge St	Randolph	68771	Cedar County	Randolph Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 337-0385	154	11	13.4	33.1%	143 (92.9%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	46.6	261^st of 459 public elementary schools	43.1%		46.3	253^rd of 457 public elementary schools	44.6%	8	57.0	54.0			65.0	64.0		47.0		$15,221	$1,678	$11,646
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	312 Douglas Street	Wayne	68787	Wayne County	Wayne Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 375-3854	481	31	15.6	39.7%	384 (79.8%)	2 (0.4%)	75 (15.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (2.1%)	66.2	154^th of 459 public elementary schools	66.4%		68.5	131^st of 457 public elementary schools	71.3%	23	59.0	63.0	71.0	70.0	60.0	79.0	79.0	64.0	78.0	$13,188	$365	$11,120
Hartington-Newcastle Elementary At Hartington	Public	PK, KG-6	501 S Broadway	Hartington	68739	Cedar County	Hartington Newcastle Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 254-3947	236	17	14.3	39.4%	222 (94.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	52.1	224^th of 459 public elementary schools	51.2%		52.2	228^th of 457 public elementary schools	50.1%	4	42.0	48.0	63.0	75.0	47.0	59.0	77.0	64.0	81.0	$18,726	$2,061	$14,457
Wakefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	802 Highland	Wakefield	68784	Dixon County	Wakefield Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 287-9892	342	27	12.7	60.8%	134 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	206 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.8	306^th of 459 public elementary schools	33.3%		31.4	331^st of 457 public elementary schools	27.6%	25	52.0	60.0	51.0	62.0	48.0	50.0	45.0	57.0	71.0	$16,683	$1,406	$13,365
Winside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	203 Crawford Ave	Winside	68790	Wayne County	Winside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 286-4466	147	14	10.5	37.4%	135 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	36.8	319^th of 459 public elementary schools	30.5%		23.6	362^nd of 457 public elementary schools	20.8%	43	68.0		50.0		63.0		45.0	23.0	73.0	$19,307	$895	$14,789

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Randolph Elementary School

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Hartington-Newcastle Elementary At Hartington

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