Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in North Platte, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 296. The school is part of the North Platte Public Schools district, which is ranked 159 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (27.03%) and African American (3.04%) students. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of Nebraska in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 26% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts, compared to 46% for the district and 56% for the state. Additionally, Jefferson Elementary has a high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the higher spending per student ($16,093 in 2022-2023) at Jefferson Elementary compared to nearby schools, the school's performance has steadily declined over the years, from a ranking of 235 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 382 out of 459 in 2022-2023.

While Jefferson Elementary's overall performance is low, the school ranks highly for its Hispanic students, ranking 3 out of 81 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022. This suggests that the school may be effectively serving its Hispanic student population, despite the challenges faced by the overall student body. However, the nearby schools, such as Eisenhower Elementary and Washington Elementary, have similar demographic profiles to Jefferson Elementary but perform significantly better academically, indicating that the challenges faced by Jefferson Elementary may be unique and require targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 700 E 3rd St
       North Platte, NE  69101


(308) 535-7136

District: North Platte Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,093 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
Hispanic:
27.0%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 83.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the North Platte Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Platte Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (27%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the North Platte Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $16,093, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the North Platte Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 382nd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


North Platte Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Platte Public Schools 159th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.77 257th 418 38.5%
2007 65.96 149th 430 65.3%
2008 63.63 181st 478 62.1%
2009 55.85 247th 471 47.6%
2010 53.39 262nd 502 47.8%
2011 32.21 368th 473 22.2%
2012 22.53 421st 480 12.3%
2013 27.47 391st 485 19.4%
2014 33.18 356th 483 26.3%
2015 26.57 396th 488 18.9%
2016 39.45 322nd 480 32.9%
2017 51.59 235th 459 48.8%
2018 41.20 288th 450 36.0%
2019 38.52 305th 452 32.5%
2021 22.99 364th 442 17.6%
2022 15.99 395th 457 13.6%
2023 20.32 382nd 459 16.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.47 104th 281 63.0%
2019 49.48 162nd 298 45.6%
2021 39.22 174th 264 34.1%
2022 36.03 179th 259 30.9%
2023 40.62 204th 312 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.74 214th 341 37.2%
2019 47.63 181st 349 48.1%
2021 21.23 271st 318 14.8%
2022 8.99 317th 337 5.9%
2023 21.48 290th 349 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.01 228th 347 34.3%
2019 29.60 276th 367 24.8%
2021 30.27 246th 328 25.0%
2022 41.25 215th 356 39.6%
2023 35.26 255th 366 30.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.62 24th 81 70.4%
2022 85.26 3rd 81 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.94 260th 391 33.5%
2019 32.15 284th 391 27.4%
2021 13.32 349th 368 5.2%
2022 8.19 378th 388 2.6%
2023 13.80 364th 385 5.5%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 2 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1989 340 1 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 356 4 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 330 7 5 46 2 n/a n/a 0 390
1992 347 6 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 349 10 4 43 5 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 346 7 3 43 4 n/a n/a 0 403
1995 315 6 6 37 3 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 315 6 6 37 3 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 318 4 2 36 6 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 304 7 2 39 3 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 313 7 2 26 6 n/a n/a 22 376
2000 310 8 2 57 7 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 276 7 1 57 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 291 9 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 291 9 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 303 7 3 47 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 280 11 6 73 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 288 8 8 65 4 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 311 7 6 51 5 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 276 10 11 51 8 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 299 11 9 49 6 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 273 11 10 49 4 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 285 6 6 65 7 3 11 0 383
2012 285 5 2 55 3 3 8 0 361
2013 285 5 2 54 3 4 16 0 369
2014 274 8 4 62 3 2 14 0 367
2015 300 7 1 72 5 3 12 0 400
2016 303 6 3 73 3 3 11 0 402
2017 278 3 2 68 4 3 14 0 372
2018 269 7 1 83 2 3 11 0 376
2019 270 7 3 90 1 3 14 0 388
2020 249 7 5 90 1 3 17 0 372
2021 220 9 2 96 0 2 14 0 343
2022 210 7 4 89 2 0 15 0 327
2023 190 9 4 80 0 0 13 0 296

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 19.1 18.6 17.7
1989 357 20.1 17.7 17.4
1990 388 20.7 18.7 17.5
1991 390 21.4 18.2 18.5
1992 389 22.9 16.9 19.8
1993 411 22.5 18.3 20.2
1994 403 23.8 16.9 23.8
1995 367 24.1 15.2 36.2
1996 367 24.1 15.2 36.2
1997 366 23.8 15.4 34.7
1998 355 24.2 14.7 47.3
1999 376 25.7 14.6 66.1
2000 384 26.2 14.7 58.1
2001 343 27.2 12.6 54.5
2002 350 24.7 14.2 59.4
2003 350 24.7 14.2 59.4
2004 362 24.3 14.9 62.7
2005 371 25.8 14.4 64.2
2006 373 25.1 14.9 59
2007 380 24.8 15.3 54.7
2008 356 26.2 13.6 59
2009 374 26.6 14.1 62.6
2010 347 26.1 13.2 71.2
2011 383 21.0 18.1 65.3
2012 361 22.1 16.3 70.1
2013 369 22.3 16.5 68.3
2014 367 22.8 16.0 67
2015 400 26.0 15.3 70.3
2016 402 30.0 13.4 63.4
2017 372 25.5 14.5 74.2
2018 376 28.8 13.0 83.2
2019 388 26.3 14.7 83.5
2020 372 26.0 14.2 95.2
2021 343 22.8 15.0 100
2022 327 20.9 15.5 100
2023 296 20.8 14.1 n/a

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 19.1 18.6 17.7
1989 357 20.1 17.7 17.4
1990 388 20.7 18.7 17.5
1991 390 21.4 18.2 18.5
1992 389 22.9 16.9 19.8
1993 411 22.5 18.3 20.2
1994 403 23.8 16.9 23.8
1995 367 24.1 15.2 36.2
1996 367 24.1 15.2 36.2
1997 366 23.8 15.4 34.7
1998 355 24.2 14.7 47.3
1999 376 25.7 14.6 66.1
2000 384 26.2 14.7 58.1
2001 343 27.2 12.6 54.5
2002 350 24.7 14.2 59.4
2003 350 24.7 14.2 59.4
2004 362 24.3 14.9 62.7
2005 371 25.8 14.4 64.2
2006 373 25.1 14.9 59
2007 380 24.8 15.3 54.7
2008 356 26.2 13.6 59
2009 374 26.6 14.1 62.6
2010 347 26.1 13.2 71.2
2011 383 21.0 18.1 65.3
2012 361 22.1 16.3 70.1
2013 369 22.3 16.5 68.3
2014 367 22.8 16.0 67
2015 400 26.0 15.3 70.3
2016 402 30.0 13.4 63.4
2017 372 25.5 14.5 74.2
2018 376 28.8 13.0 83.2
2019 388 26.3 14.7 83.5
2020 372 26.0 14.2 95.2
2021 343 22.8 15.0 100
2022 327 20.9 15.5 100
2023 296 20.8 14.1 n/a

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,569 (13.7%) $8,951 (78.3%) $11,436
2020 $1,670 (13.8%) $9,465 (78.1%) $12,121
2021 $2,019 (15.4%) $9,893 (75.4%) $13,117
2022 $2,247 (15.8%) $10,318 (72.5%) $14,235
2023 $2,239 (13.9%) $11,983 (74.5%) $16,093

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 382nd of 459 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)4356
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Platte Public Schools)5967
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)5156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Platte Public Schools)6770
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)5332
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Platte Public Schools)5642
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)4754
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Platte Public Schools)5459
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)3526
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Platte Public Schools)5346
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)5519
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Platte Public Schools)6358
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)7152
 19%
   5th Grade Science (North Platte Public Schools)7771
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388296
 23.7%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic9080
 11.1%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White270190
 29.6%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%


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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Nebraska elementary schools.

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 64% White, 27% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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