Is Sutherland Elementary School a good school?

Sutherland Elementary School ranks 225 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sutherland Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Sutherland Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sutherland Elementary School?

Students at Sutherland Elementary School are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Sutherland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sutherland Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Sutherland High School

Sutherland Elementary School

Summary:

Sutherland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Sutherland, Nebraska, with 152 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 65% of 6th graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 58.3%, and 68% of 5th graders proficient in Math compared to the state average of 61.1%. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, it remains lower than the nearby North Platte Public Schools. Additionally, Sutherland Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.83% to 34.07% in recent years, lower than the North Platte elementary schools.

Sutherland Elementary School's strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given its small size and the fact that it is part of the Sutherland Public Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's consistent test score performance, relatively low chronic absenteeism, and higher spending per student, ranging from $17,496 to $21,510 per student, suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, its overall performance indicates that it is a valuable asset to the Sutherland community.

When compared to the nearby North Platte Public Schools, Sutherland Elementary School stands out as a higher-performing school, with its students generally outperforming the North Platte elementary schools in academic achievement and other key metrics. This comparison highlights the school's strengths and the quality of education it provides to its students, despite being part of a lower-ranked school district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

401 Walnut St
Sutherland, NE 69165-0217

(308) 386-4656

District: Sutherland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,510

Students who attend Sutherland Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Sutherland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

8.9%

American Indian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sutherland Elementary School ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.92. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (8.9%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sutherland Elementary School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Sutherland Elementary School employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sutherland Elementary School is $21,510.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sutherland Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sutherland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutherland Public Schools 140^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sutherland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sutherland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	69.59	109^th	418	73.9%
2007	64.21	163^rd	430	62.1%
2008	42.49	374^th	478	21.8%
2009	36.41	409^th	471	13.2%
2010	44.68	340^th	502	32.3%
2011	53.53	232^nd	473	51.0%
2012	63.24	157^th	480	67.3%
2013	60.21	184^th	485	62.1%
2014	53.28	230^th	483	52.4%
2015	55.51	225^th	488	53.9%
2016	55.89	211^th	480	56.0%
2017	63.96	157^th	459	65.8%
2018	51.33	223^rd	450	50.4%
2019	67.72	126^th	452	72.1%
2021	65.54	124^th	442	71.9%
2022	63.19	162^nd	457	64.6%
2023	67.64	147^th	459	68.0%
2024	55.92	225^th	428	47.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Sutherland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.65	143^rd	341	58.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sutherland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	38.17	231^st	347	33.4%
2019	48.35	188^th	367	48.8%
2021	54.66	145^th	328	55.8%
2022	62.95	121^st	356	66.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sutherland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	34.14	266^th	391	32.0%
2019	58.14	146^th	391	62.7%
2021	60.09	125^th	368	66.0%
2022	49.85	185^th	388	52.3%
2023	49.38	198^th	385	48.6%

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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 Sutherland Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	184	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1989	195	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
1990	195	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1991	189	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1992	190	2	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1993	167	2	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1994	187	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1995	174	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1996	174	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1997	180	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1998	176	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1999	213	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	217
2000	189	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2001	185	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2002	187	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	193
2003	187	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	193
2004	190	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2005	163	1	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2006	188	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2007	190	2	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	210
2008	189	0	0	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	207
2009	180	2	0	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	200
2010	196	1	0	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	215
2011	187	0	1	17	3	0	3	0	211
2012	198	0	0	9	1	0	3	0	211
2013	177	0	0	12	1	0	3	0	193
2014	170	0	0	12	1	0	1	0	184
2015	171	0	0	15	2	0	1	0	189
2016	196	0	0	16	2	0	1	0	215
2017	171	0	2	16	2	0	1	0	192
2018	171	0	1	15	2	0	1	0	190
2019	156	0	1	17	2	0	0	0	176
2020	146	0	0	17	2	0	1	0	166
2021	160	0	0	18	2	1	1	0	182
2022	147	0	0	15	2	0	0	0	164
2023	137	0	0	13	2	0	0	0	152
2024	141	0	0	14	2	0	1	0	158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sutherland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	12.8	14.9	12
1989	207	11.7	17.6	15
1990	208	11.8	17.6	11.1
1991	196	12.4	15.8	17.3
1992	205	13.3	15.4	16.1
1993	181	12.8	14.1	16
1994	196	14.4	13.6	15.3
1995	181	13.9	13.0	21
1996	181	13.9	13.0	21
1997	189	14.4	13.1	24.3
1998	189	14.4	13.1	23.3
1999	217	15.4	14.1	26.9
2000	193	14.9	13.0	35.2
2001	190	14.4	13.2	38.9
2002	193	15.9	12.1	33.7
2003	193	15.9	12.1	33.7
2004	197	15.9	12.4	27.4
2005	175	15.9	11.0	29.7
2006	192	17.1	11.2	23.4
2007	210	15.7	13.4	28.1
2008	207	17.3	12.0	27.5
2009	200	17.0	11.8	26
2010	215	17.5	12.2	36.7
2011	211	17.4	12.1	40.8
2012	211	15.4	13.6	40.3
2013	193	15.7	12.2	35.2
2014	184	14.4	12.7	34.2
2015	189	14.0	13.5	32.8
2016	215	15.0	14.3	31.2
2017	192	14.4	13.2	27.6
2018	190	14.4	13.1	26.8
2019	176	14.4	12.1	27.8
2020	166	13.4	12.3	31.9
2021	182	13.1	13.8	34.1
2022	164	11.9	13.7	26.8
2023	152	11.7	12.9	32.9
2024	158	11.2	14.0	39.2

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 Sutherland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	12.8	14.9	12
1989	207	11.7	17.6	15
1990	208	11.8	17.6	11.1
1991	196	12.4	15.8	17.3
1992	205	13.3	15.4	16.1
1993	181	12.8	14.1	16
1994	196	14.4	13.6	15.3
1995	181	13.9	13.0	21
1996	181	13.9	13.0	21
1997	189	14.4	13.1	24.3
1998	189	14.4	13.1	23.3
1999	217	15.4	14.1	26.9
2000	193	14.9	13.0	35.2
2001	190	14.4	13.2	38.9
2002	193	15.9	12.1	33.7
2003	193	15.9	12.1	33.7
2004	197	15.9	12.4	27.4
2005	175	15.9	11.0	29.7
2006	192	17.1	11.2	23.4
2007	210	15.7	13.4	28.1
2008	207	17.3	12.0	27.5
2009	200	17.0	11.8	26
2010	215	17.5	12.2	36.7
2011	211	17.4	12.1	40.8
2012	211	15.4	13.6	40.3
2013	193	15.7	12.2	35.2
2014	184	14.4	12.7	34.2
2015	189	14.0	13.5	32.8
2016	215	15.0	14.3	31.2
2017	192	14.4	13.2	27.6
2018	190	14.4	13.1	26.8
2019	176	14.4	12.1	27.8
2020	166	13.4	12.3	31.9
2021	182	13.1	13.8	34.1
2022	164	11.9	13.7	26.8
2023	152	11.7	12.9	32.9
2024	158	11.2	14.0	39.2

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 Sutherland Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$753 (4.2%)	$13,916 (78.3%)	$17,773
2020	$701 (3.7%)	$14,924 (79.0%)	$18,900
2021	$908 (5.2%)	$13,467 (77.0%)	$17,496
2022	$1,010 (5.3%)	$14,869 (78.2%)	$19,005
2023	$775 (3.6%)	$17,032 (79.2%)	$21,510

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sutherland 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 126^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 147^th of 459 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Elementary School)	72	61	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)	72	61	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	50	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Elementary School)	68	65	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)	68	65	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Elementary School)	80	65	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)	80	65	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Elementary School)	55	52	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)	55	52	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Elementary School)	50	50
5th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)	50	50
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	49	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Elementary School)	68	75	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)	68	75	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Elementary School)	60	75	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)	60	75	15%
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	176	152	13.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	13	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	137	12.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.8%	32.9%	5.1%

Schools Near Sutherland 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
Sutherland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 Walnut St	Sutherland	69165	Lincoln County	Sutherland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 386-4656	158	11	14.0	39.2%	141 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	55.9	225^th of 428 public elementary schools	47.4%		67.6	147^th of 459 public elementary schools	68.0%	78	$21,510	$775	$17,032
Hershey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 S Lincoln	Hershey	69143	Lincoln County	Hershey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 368-5572	303	20	15.4	33.7%	279 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	71.9	110^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.3%		71.6	124^th of 459 public elementary schools	73.0%	14	$16,185	$941	$13,448
Paxton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	308 N Elm	Paxton	69155	Keith County	Paxton Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 239-4283	93	10	9.3	48.4%	80 (86.0%)	1 (1.1%)	11 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)	$22,645	$1,312	$17,753
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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

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