Lake Maloney Elementary School

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Lake Maloney Elementary School ranks 111 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Maloney Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Platte, Nebraska, serving 115 students in grades PK-5. Despite being part of the North Platte Public Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating, Lake Maloney stands out as a strong performer, consistently achieving higher academic proficiency rates than the district and state averages.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Lake Maloney's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates were 67% for 3rd grade, 71.43% for 4th grade, and 65.22% for 5th grade, compared to the district's 58.3%, 59.26%, and 42.37%, respectively. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates were also impressive, with 66.67% for 3rd grade and 78.26% for 5th grade, compared to the district's 59.92% and 51.91%. Additionally, Lake Maloney's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 89% in 2021-2022 was significantly higher than the district's 70% and the state's 70%.

Comparing Lake Maloney to nearby schools, McDonald Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 34th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary and Jefferson Elementary have consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, with 1-star ratings. This highlights the significant disparities in academic achievement and school quality within the same geographic area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101-8947

(308) 532-9392

District: North Platte Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,541

Students who attend Lake Maloney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Adams Middle School
	Madison Middle School
High:	North Platte High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 125

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Asian:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Maloney Elementary School ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the North Platte Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.8%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Maloney Elementary School is 17.1. 7 elementary schools in the North Platte Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lake Maloney Elementary School employs 7.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Maloney Elementary School is $15,541, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the North Platte Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Maloney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Maloney Elementary School 111^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Lake Maloney Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

North Platte Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Platte Public Schools 138^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Maloney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Maloney Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	64.42	172^nd	478	64.0%
2009	72.51	41^st	471	91.3%
2010	70.47	97^th	502	80.7%
2011	58.81	191^st	473	59.6%
2012	68.85	123^rd	480	74.4%
2013	54.38	237^th	485	51.1%
2014	50.64	252^nd	483	47.8%
2015	44.84	296^th	488	39.3%
2016	59.82	180^th	480	62.5%
2017	77.68	88^th	459	80.8%
2018	74.91	88^th	450	80.4%
2021	95.70	5^th	442	98.9%
2022	70.46	114^th	457	75.1%
2023	60.42	186^th	459	59.5%
2024	71.51	111^th	428	74.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lake Maloney Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.86	179^th	356	49.7%
2023	65.68	114^th	366	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Maloney Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	63.09	124^th	391	68.3%
2021	93.06	13^th	368	96.5%
2022	63.01	117^th	388	69.8%
2023	52.94	182^nd	385	52.7%
2024	51.94	137^th	261	47.5%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Saturday, August 6, 2016

This is the nicest most caring school in the North Platte system! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lake Maloney Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	109	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	112
2008	129	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	137
2009	112	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	119
2010	108	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	114
2011	96	0	0	5	0	0	2	103
2012	97	0	0	1	0	0	1	99
2013	93	0	0	1	0	0	0	94
2014	95	0	0	0	0	0	0	95
2015	95	0	0	1	0	0	3	99
2016	90	0	2	2	0	0	2	96
2017	84	3	3	3	0	0	1	94
2018	82	3	2	5	0	0	1	93
2019	70	2	3	2	0	0	1	78
2020	73	2	4	4	0	0	1	84
2021	107	2	5	4	1	0	0	119
2022	119	1	3	6	1	0	0	130
2023	106	0	1	6	0	0	2	115
2024	116	0	2	6	0	0	1	125

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 Lake Maloney Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	112	8.5	13.2	12.5
2008	137	11.5	11.9	7.3
2009	119	9.0	13.2	7.6
2010	114	9.0	12.6	9.6
2011	103	7.6	13.4	9.7
2012	99	7.3	13.4	4
2013	94	7.2	13.0	13.8
2014	95	7.8	12.0	7.4
2015	99	7.0	14.1	9.1
2016	96	7.0	13.7	9.4
2017	94	8.3	11.2	10.6
2018	93	7.4	12.5	12.9
2019	78	7.6	10.2	14.1
2020	84	7.1	11.8	11.9
2021	119	10.1	11.7	16.8
2022	130	8.4	15.3	18.5
2023	115	8.6	13.2	27
2024	125	7.2	17.1	28.8

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 Lake Maloney Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	112	8.5	13.2	12.5
2008	137	11.5	11.9	7.3
2009	119	9.0	13.2	7.6
2010	114	9.0	12.6	9.6
2011	103	7.6	13.4	9.7
2012	99	7.3	13.4	4
2013	94	7.2	13.0	13.8
2014	95	7.8	12.0	7.4
2015	99	7.0	14.1	9.1
2016	96	7.0	13.7	9.4
2017	94	8.3	11.2	10.6
2018	93	7.4	12.5	12.9
2019	78	7.6	10.2	14.1
2020	84	7.1	11.8	11.9
2021	119	10.1	11.7	16.8
2022	130	8.4	15.3	18.5
2023	115	8.6	13.2	27
2024	125	7.2	17.1	28.8

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 Lake Maloney Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$265 (1.8%)	$13,121 (87.4%)	$15,017
2020	$450 (2.9%)	$13,535 (87.9%)	$15,396
2021	$589 (4.3%)	$11,866 (87.2%)	$13,614
2022	$739 (5.8%)	$10,411 (82.2%)	$12,670
2023	$895 (5.8%)	$12,927 (83.2%)	$15,541

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Maloney Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Maloney Elementary School)	92	92
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Platte Public Schools)	67	70	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	115	47.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	106	51.4%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.1%	27%	12.9%

Schools Near Lake Maloney Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Maloney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	848 E Correction Line Rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 532-9392	125	7	17.1	28.8%	116 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	71.5	111^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.1%		60.4	186^th of 459 public elementary schools	59.5%	75	$15,541	$895	$12,927
Osgood Elementary School	Public	PK	495 W State Farm Rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7144	21	2	14.0	38.1%	16 (76.2%)	1 (4.8%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)	$196,639	$00	$00
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Mc Donald Rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7140	245	13	19.3	42.0%	205 (83.7%)	2 (0.8%)	20 (8.2%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	86.7	34^th of 428 public elementary schools	92.1%		83.4	53^rd of 459 public elementary schools	88.5%	19	$12,570	$895	$10,103
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 E 3rd St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7136	322	21	15.5		190 (59.0%)	8 (2.5%)	109 (33.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	14.8	381^st of 428 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.3	382^nd of 459 public elementary schools	16.8%	1	$16,093	$2,239	$11,983
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W 3rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7142	237	15	15.4		176 (74.3%)	4 (1.7%)	38 (16.0%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	36.8	301^st of 428 public elementary schools	29.7%		44.3	276^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.9%	25	$14,065	$1,628	$10,740
Cody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 W 2nd St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7132	244	16	15.0		168 (68.9%)	5 (2.0%)	52 (21.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	29.9	325^th of 428 public elementary schools	24.1%		36.7	321^st of 459 public elementary schools	30.1%	4	$15,205	$1,714	$11,680
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 West A St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7134	229	15	15.1		181 (79.0%)	11 (4.8%)	22 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.1%)	53.5	239^th of 428 public elementary schools	44.2%		55.9	209^th of 459 public elementary schools	54.5%	30	$13,256	$894	$10,616
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W 9th St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7138	269	18	15.2		187 (69.5%)	3 (1.1%)	66 (24.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	32.9	319^th of 428 public elementary schools	25.5%		28.4	359^th of 459 public elementary schools	21.8%	40	$14,213	$1,827	$10,645
Buffalo Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7130	100	6	15.5		66 (66.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (26.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Maxwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	415 E Hwy 30	Maxwell	69151	Lincoln County	Maxwell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 582-4585	111	10	10.7	37.8%	86 (77.5%)	1 (0.9%)	20 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	49.7	252^nd of 428 public elementary schools	41.1%		47.1	256^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.2%	4	$21,553	$1,940	$15,682

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Maloney Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Maloney Elementary School?

Students at Lake Maloney Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Lake Maloney Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Maloney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Adams Middle School
Middle : Madison Middle School
High : North Platte High School

How many students attend Lake Maloney Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 125 students attended Lake Maloney Elementary School.

Is Lake Maloney Elementary School a good school?

Lake Maloney Elementary School ranks 111^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lake Maloney Elementary School in?

North Platte Public Schools

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