Maxwell Elementary School

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Maxwell Elementary School ranks 256 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maxwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 111 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Maxwell, Nebraska, which is part of the North Platte Public Schools district.

While Maxwell Elementary School stands out for its higher test scores and spending per student compared to the state average, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, from 135 out of 442 schools in 2020-2021 to 256 out of 459 schools in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may be underperforming compared to other schools in the state, despite its strong academic performance. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.25% to 58.87% over the past three years, which is higher than the surrounding McDonald Elementary and Lake Maloney Elementary schools in North Platte.

Interestingly, Maxwell Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students (77.48%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. However, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students and white students, has been relatively low compared to other schools in the state. While Maxwell Elementary School may be a strong academic performer overall, the comparison to nearby schools in North Platte highlights the need for the school to continue to strive for excellence to remain competitive within the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151-0188

(308) 582-4585

District: Maxwell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,553

Students who attend Maxwell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Maxwell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 111

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Hispanic:

18.9%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maxwell Elementary School ranks worse than 55.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.5%), Hispanic (18.9%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Maxwell Elementary School employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maxwell Elementary School is $21,553.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Maxwell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Elementary School 256^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Maxwell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Maxwell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Maxwell Public Schools 142^nd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maxwell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	37.81	309^th	418	26.1%
2007	78.98	46^th	430	89.3%
2008	23.73	449^th	478	6.1%
2009	45.24	344^th	471	27.0%
2010	39.36	375^th	502	25.3%
2011	27.69	386^th	473	18.4%
2012	54.14	229^th	480	52.3%
2013	26.13	399^th	485	17.7%
2014	29.69	385^th	483	20.3%
2015	19.97	429^th	488	12.1%
2016	6.85	460^th	480	4.2%
2017	5.84	442^nd	459	3.7%
2018	14.77	402^nd	450	10.7%
2019	20.41	384^th	452	15.0%
2021	64.15	135^th	442	69.5%
2022	44.42	262^nd	457	42.7%
2023	47.11	256^th	459	44.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.89	170^th	312	45.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.45	293^rd	349	16.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.45	278^th	347	19.9%

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Rank History for White students at Maxwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.33	386^th	391	1.3%
2019	10.36	378^th	391	3.3%

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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 Maxwell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	113	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1989	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1990	124	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1991	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1992	88	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
1993	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1994	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1995	102	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1996	102	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1997	110	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1998	113	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1999	129	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	132
2000	118	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2001	157	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2002	155	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2003	155	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2004	150	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
2005	144	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2006	115	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2007	112	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2008	126	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2009	127	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	132
2010	131	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	135
2011	122	1	0	6	1	0	0	0	130
2012	118	0	0	9	0	0	2	0	129
2013	115	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	127
2014	93	0	0	6	0	0	2	0	101
2015	100	1	0	5	1	0	1	0	108
2016	113	1	0	10	0	0	0	0	124
2017	106	2	0	13	2	0	0	0	123
2018	115	2	0	15	1	0	1	0	134
2019	120	2	0	18	0	0	3	0	143
2020	110	2	0	16	0	0	3	0	131
2021	101	3	0	21	0	0	2	0	127
2022	98	2	0	22	0	0	2	0	124
2023	86	2	0	21	0	0	2	0	111

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 Maxwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	8.3	13.7	0
1989	117	9.5	12.3	0
1990	125	10.0	12.5	0
1991	103	9.7	10.6	0
1992	88	9.5	9.2	n/a
1993	75	9.7	7.7	0
1994	75	9.4	8.0	0
1995	103	7.3	14.1	0
1996	103	7.3	14.1	0
1997	112	7.8	14.4	0
1998	117	9.0	13.0	0
1999	132	8.8	15.0	0
2000	120	8.6	14.0	0
2001	160	9.5	16.8	0
2002	158	11.4	13.9	30.4
2003	158	11.4	13.9	30.4
2004	156	11.3	13.8	27.6
2005	152	11.2	13.6	30.9
2006	120	11.2	10.7	33.3
2007	118	12.1	9.8	28.8
2008	133	11.6	11.5	30.1
2009	132	11.4	11.6	38.6
2010	135	11.0	12.2	32.6
2011	130	10.8	12.0	36.9
2012	129	9.5	13.5	38.8
2013	127	9.1	13.8	43.3
2014	101	10.2	9.8	39.6
2015	108	11.0	9.8	31.5
2016	124	10.0	12.4	42.7
2017	123	10.7	11.4	50.4
2018	134	10.7	12.4	47
2019	143	10.3	13.8	49.7
2020	131	10.3	12.6	59.5
2021	127	10.6	11.9	57.5
2022	124	13.1	9.4	58.9
2023	111	10.1	10.9	52.3

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 Maxwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	8.3	13.7	0
1989	117	9.5	12.3	0
1990	125	10.0	12.5	0
1991	103	9.7	10.6	0
1992	88	9.5	9.2	n/a
1993	75	9.7	7.7	0
1994	75	9.4	8.0	0
1995	103	7.3	14.1	0
1996	103	7.3	14.1	0
1997	112	7.8	14.4	0
1998	117	9.0	13.0	0
1999	132	8.8	15.0	0
2000	120	8.6	14.0	0
2001	160	9.5	16.8	0
2002	158	11.4	13.9	30.4
2003	158	11.4	13.9	30.4
2004	156	11.3	13.8	27.6
2005	152	11.2	13.6	30.9
2006	120	11.2	10.7	33.3
2007	118	12.1	9.8	28.8
2008	133	11.6	11.5	30.1
2009	132	11.4	11.6	38.6
2010	135	11.0	12.2	32.6
2011	130	10.8	12.0	36.9
2012	129	9.5	13.5	38.8
2013	127	9.1	13.8	43.3
2014	101	10.2	9.8	39.6
2015	108	11.0	9.8	31.5
2016	124	10.0	12.4	42.7
2017	123	10.7	11.4	50.4
2018	134	10.7	12.4	47
2019	143	10.3	13.8	49.7
2020	131	10.3	12.6	59.5
2021	127	10.6	11.9	57.5
2022	124	13.1	9.4	58.9
2023	111	10.1	10.9	52.3

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 Maxwell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$479 (2.9%)	$12,206 (74.7%)	$16,346
2020	$801 (4.5%)	$13,278 (74.3%)	$17,874
2021	$1,000 (5.0%)	$14,713 (74.3%)	$19,809
2022	$779 (3.9%)	$15,073 (75.0%)	$20,101
2023	$1,940 (9.0%)	$15,682 (72.8%)	$21,553

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maxwell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 384^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 256^th of 459 Elementary schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Elementary School)	36	72	36%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)	36	72	36%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Elementary School)	24	67	43%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Public Schools)	24	67	43%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Elementary School)	57	50	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Public Schools)	57	50	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade Science (Maxwell Elementary School)	57	72	15%
5th Grade Science (Maxwell Public Schools)	57	72	15%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	70	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Elementary School)	36	58	22%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maxwell Public Schools)	36	58	22%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Elementary School)	27	37	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maxwell Public Schools)	27	37	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	111	22.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	21	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	86	28.3%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	52.3%	2.6%

Schools Near Maxwell 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
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	10.9	52.3%	86 (77.5%)	2 (1.8%)	21 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	47.1	256^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.2%		44.4	262^nd of 457 public elementary schools	42.7%	6	72.0			58.0	67.0	50.0		37.0		$21,553	$1,940	$15,682
Brady Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	112 E Popleton Ave	Brady	69123	Lincoln County	Brady Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 584-3317	88	11	7.7	48.9%	82 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			71.0							$24,818	$851	$20,618
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	115	9	13.2	27.0%	106 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	60.4	186^th of 459 public elementary schools	59.5%		70.5	114^th of 457 public elementary schools	75.1%	72	60.0	44.0	58.0		92.0	79.0				$15,541	$895	$12,927
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	296	21	14.1		190 (64.2%)	9 (3.0%)	80 (27.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	20.3	382^nd of 459 public elementary schools	16.8%		16	395^th of 457 public elementary schools	13.6%	13	56.0	32.0	26.0		56.0	54.0	19.0		52.0	$16,093	$2,239	$11,983
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	284	17	16.5		184 (64.8%)	3 (1.1%)	73 (25.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	28.4	359^th of 459 public elementary schools	21.8%		18.8	381^st of 457 public elementary schools	16.6%	22	65.0	32.0	26.0		57.0	52.0	54.0		60.0	$14,213	$1,827	$10,645
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	240	19	12.8		180 (75.0%)	5 (2.1%)	34 (14.2%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.7%)	44.3	276^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.9%		41.3	286^th of 457 public elementary schools	37.4%	10	71.0	36.0	48.0		66.0	52.0	52.0		83.0	$14,065	$1,628	$10,740
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	234	13	18.3	35.9%	203 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.0%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.7%)	83.4	53^rd of 459 public elementary schools	88.5%		74.3	90^th of 457 public elementary schools	80.3%	37	81.0	71.0	70.0		81.0	83.0	86.0		86.0	$12,570	$895	$10,103
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	229	16	14.6		156 (68.1%)	3 (1.3%)	52 (22.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	36.7	321^st of 459 public elementary schools	30.1%		25.6	360^th of 457 public elementary schools	21.2%	39	74.0	36.0	45.0		63.0	49.0	55.0		63.0	$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	212	14	15.5		179 (84.4%)	10 (4.7%)	16 (7.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	55.9	209^th of 459 public elementary schools	54.5%		63.4	160^th of 457 public elementary schools	65.0%	49	58.0	42.0	58.0		81.0	55.0	77.0		85.0	$13,256	$894	$10,616

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Maxwell Elementary School attend?

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

High : Maxwell High School

How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 111 students attended Maxwell Elementary School.

Is Maxwell Elementary School a good school?

Maxwell Elementary School ranks 256^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Maxwell Elementary School in?

Maxwell Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Maxwell Elementary School?

Students at Maxwell Elementary School are 77% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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