Shoemaker Elementary School

Summary:

Shoemaker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving 433 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, which is ranked 174 out of 182 districts in the state.

Shoemaker Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 129th out of 450 Nebraska elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 313th out of 428 in 2023-2024. The school's rankings for different student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, are generally in the bottom half or bottom third of Nebraska elementary schools. Shoemaker also has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 26.0% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages.

When comparing Shoemaker Elementary to other nearby schools in the Grand Island Public Schools district, it generally performs worse in terms of statewide rankings, student group performances, chronic absenteeism rates, and academic proficiency rates. For instance, Engleman Elementary School consistently outperforms Shoemaker across these key metrics. Despite the school's challenges, Shoemaker Elementary's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $11,479 in 2019-2020 to $13,011 in 2022-2023, but this increased spending does not appear to have translated into significant improvements in the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4160 W Old Potash Hwy
       Grand Island, NE  68803-3919


(308) 385-5936

District: Grand Island Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,011 Help


Students who attend Shoemaker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westridge Middle School
High:    Grand Island Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.2%
Hispanic:
41.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shoemaker Elementary School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.2%), Hispanic (41.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shoemaker Elementary School is 16.1. 11 elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Shoemaker Elementary School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shoemaker Elementary School is $13,011. 12 elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shoemaker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoemaker Elementary School 313th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Shoemaker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Island Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Island Public Schools 174th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shoemaker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.23 369th 418 11.7%
2007 56.05 226th 430 47.4%
2008 47.40 343rd 478 28.2%
2009 53.96 270th 471 42.7%
2010 48.32 306th 502 39.0%
2011 70.73 113th 473 76.1%
2012 56.90 206th 480 57.1%
2013 50.78 261st 485 46.2%
2014 44.29 293rd 483 39.3%
2015 28.68 387th 488 20.7%
2016 41.32 309th 480 35.6%
2017 32.03 350th 459 23.7%
2018 67.11 129th 450 71.3%
2019 58.59 174th 452 61.5%
2021 53.81 205th 442 53.6%
2022 44.17 266th 457 41.8%
2023 39.26 305th 459 33.6%
2024 34.41 313th 428 26.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.59 32nd 76 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.20 152nd 281 45.9%
2019 38.28 210th 298 29.5%
2021 38.57 177th 264 33.0%
2022 50.58 135th 259 47.9%
2023 35.55 224th 312 28.2%
2024 19.64 99th 112 11.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.28 132nd 341 61.3%
2019 41.44 215th 349 38.4%
2021 42.74 183rd 318 42.5%
2022 41.16 186th 337 44.8%
2023 32.79 239th 349 31.5%
2024 22.53 175th 203 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.92 109th 347 68.6%
2019 71.39 82nd 367 77.7%
2021 57.45 126th 328 61.6%
2022 41.15 216th 356 39.3%
2023 39.36 236th 366 35.5%
2024 21.22 179th 203 11.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 31st 81 61.7%
2019 43.07 61st 90 32.2%
2021 55.57 28th 68 58.8%
2022 58.77 31st 81 61.7%
2023 43.56 65th 108 39.8%
2024 34.65 33rd 53 37.7%
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Rank History for White students at Shoemaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 79th 391 79.8%
2019 69.05 96th 391 75.4%
2021 62.54 113th 368 69.3%
2022 44.69 213th 388 45.1%
2023 44.03 222nd 385 42.3%
2024 21.90 230th 261 11.9%
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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.

Shoemaker Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shoemaker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 155 0 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 163
1989 161 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1990 139 0 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 149
1991 162 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 148 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1993 138 0 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 153
1994 159 1 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 179
1995 162 2 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 162 2 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 159 2 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 169 2 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 163 2 0 18 0 n/a n/a 13 196
2000 147 0 1 42 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2001 159 0 1 30 2 n/a n/a 0 192
2002 166 2 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 166 2 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 164 1 1 34 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2005 160 2 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2006 170 3 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 179 7 2 52 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2008 185 2 6 52 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2009 183 5 9 60 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 190 5 9 86 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2011 184 2 8 100 0 0 12 0 306
2012 209 4 5 95 0 0 12 0 325
2013 210 4 5 99 0 0 8 0 326
2014 227 6 8 112 0 0 0 0 353
2015 230 5 10 110 1 1 1 0 358
2016 231 8 7 110 2 0 2 0 360
2017 258 7 6 109 1 0 0 0 381
2018 264 2 5 93 2 0 9 0 375
2019 262 4 8 100 4 0 11 0 389
2020 287 13 5 109 5 0 11 0 430
2021 279 11 3 123 2 0 20 0 438
2022 281 9 5 134 1 0 28 0 458
2023 239 8 3 155 1 0 27 0 433
2024 223 12 4 183 0 0 22 0 444

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 Shoemaker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 9.4 17.3 20.2
1989 169 10.3 16.4 20.1
1990 149 8.5 17.5 20.8
1991 169 8.6 19.6 17.2
1992 159 9.3 17.0 22
1993 153 8.3 18.4 22.9
1994 179 9.9 18.1 24.6
1995 189 11.0 17.2 24.3
1996 189 11.0 17.2 24.3
1997 189 12.0 15.8 25.9
1998 196 12.4 15.8 25.5
1999 196 11.9 16.5 46.4
2000 190 14.3 13.3 52.6
2001 192 12.7 15.1 47.9
2002 196 11.7 16.8 53.6
2003 196 11.7 16.8 53.6
2004 200 13.8 14.5 51.5
2005 204 13.8 14.8 52
2006 219 16.3 13.4 46.1
2007 241 15.0 16.1 48.5
2008 246 15.8 15.6 40.2
2009 258 16.9 15.3 39.9
2010 291 18.9 15.3 43
2011 306 21.8 14.0 45.1
2012 325 22.6 14.3 45.2
2013 326 21.0 15.5 48.2
2014 353 23.0 15.3 47.3
2015 358 24.0 14.9 42.5
2016 360 25.0 14.4 40
2017 381 25.7 14.7 38.6
2018 375 24.5 15.3 41.9
2019 389 25.6 15.1 39.6
2020 430 28.0 15.3 43.3
2021 438 29.3 14.9 47.9
2022 458 29.0 15.7 44.8
2023 433 29.1 14.8 50.8
2024 444 27.4 16.1 55.9

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 Shoemaker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 9.4 17.3 20.2
1989 169 10.3 16.4 20.1
1990 149 8.5 17.5 20.8
1991 169 8.6 19.6 17.2
1992 159 9.3 17.0 22
1993 153 8.3 18.4 22.9
1994 179 9.9 18.1 24.6
1995 189 11.0 17.2 24.3
1996 189 11.0 17.2 24.3
1997 189 12.0 15.8 25.9
1998 196 12.4 15.8 25.5
1999 196 11.9 16.5 46.4
2000 190 14.3 13.3 52.6
2001 192 12.7 15.1 47.9
2002 196 11.7 16.8 53.6
2003 196 11.7 16.8 53.6
2004 200 13.8 14.5 51.5
2005 204 13.8 14.8 52
2006 219 16.3 13.4 46.1
2007 241 15.0 16.1 48.5
2008 246 15.8 15.6 40.2
2009 258 16.9 15.3 39.9
2010 291 18.9 15.3 43
2011 306 21.8 14.0 45.1
2012 325 22.6 14.3 45.2
2013 326 21.0 15.5 48.2
2014 353 23.0 15.3 47.3
2015 358 24.0 14.9 42.5
2016 360 25.0 14.4 40
2017 381 25.7 14.7 38.6
2018 375 24.5 15.3 41.9
2019 389 25.6 15.1 39.6
2020 430 28.0 15.3 43.3
2021 438 29.3 14.9 47.9
2022 458 29.0 15.7 44.8
2023 433 29.1 14.8 50.8
2024 444 27.4 16.1 55.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shoemaker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (2.5%) $9,805 (83.5%) $11,737
2020 $423 (3.7%) $9,525 (83.0%) $11,479
2021 $618 (5.4%) $9,386 (81.3%) $11,542
2022 $987 (8.1%) $9,473 (77.9%) $12,161
2023 $947 (7.3%) $10,332 (79.4%) $13,011

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shoemaker 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 174th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 305th of 459 Elementary schools
 28%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoemaker Elementary School)5648
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shoemaker Elementary School)6150
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4743
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoemaker Elementary School)7353
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4942
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shoemaker Elementary School)5146
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoemaker Elementary School)6248
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4136
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shoemaker Elementary School)6067
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4652
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Shoemaker Elementary School)5881
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Island Public Schools)5066
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students389433
 11.3%
African American48
 100%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic100155
 55%
Pacific Islander00
White262239
 8.8%
Two or More Races1127
 145.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%50.8%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shoemaker Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 444 students attended Shoemaker Elementary School.

Students who attend Shoemaker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westridge Middle School
High : Grand Island Senior High School

Students at Shoemaker Elementary School are 50% White, 41% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Shoemaker Elementary School ranks 313th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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