Superior Elementary School

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Superior Elementary School ranks 155 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Superior Elementary School is a public school in Superior, Nebraska, serving 196 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently outperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with 4th-grade Math proficiency reaching 76% compared to the state's 58%. However, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency has been lower than the state average.

Despite a significant increase in the percentage of economically disadvantaged students, from 16.75% in 2020-2021 to 47.96% in the current school year, Superior Elementary School has maintained a high ranking for its performance with this student subgroup. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 9.9 over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success.

While Superior Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the data also shows notable differences in the rankings of female and male students, with female students outperforming their male counterparts. This gap in performance between genders warrants further investigation to understand the underlying causes and implement targeted interventions. As the school's student population faces growing economic challenges, the school may need to adapt its resources and support to ensure continued academic success for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978-0288

(402) 879-3025

District: Superior Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
155^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,628

Students who attend Superior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Superior Middle School
High:	Superior Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Asian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Superior Elementary School ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), Asian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Superior Elementary School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior Elementary School is $21,628.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Superior Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior Elementary School 155^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Superior Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Superior Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior Public Schools 176^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Superior Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Superior Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2012	43.37	305^th	480	36.5%
2013	41.97	314^th	485	35.3%
2014	40.00	320^th	483	33.7%
2015	34.94	359^th	488	26.4%
2016	26.00	399^th	480	16.9%
2017	38.68	302^nd	459	34.2%
2018	30.99	345^th	450	23.3%
2019	34.13	323^rd	452	28.5%
2021	28.94	342^nd	442	22.6%
2022	37.67	305^th	457	33.3%
2023	66.22	155^th	459	66.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.30	178^th	281	36.7%
2019	52.18	150^th	298	49.7%
2022	70.67	59^th	259	77.2%
2023	73.02	59^th	312	81.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Superior Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	35.34	236^th	341	30.8%
2019	32.58	256^th	349	26.6%
2022	59.21	132^nd	337	60.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Superior Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	28.43	270^th	347	22.2%
2019	40.61	233^rd	367	36.5%
2022	18.94	298^th	356	16.3%

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Rank History for White students at Superior Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	19.59	348^th	391	11.0%
2019	22.84	333^rd	391	14.8%
2021	16.67	343^rd	368	6.8%
2022	28.18	306^th	388	21.1%
2023	52.38	186^th	385	51.7%

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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 Superior Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	255	2	1	3	1	1	4	267
2013	259	1	0	4	1	1	5	271
2014	282	1	0	4	2	1	2	292
2015	259	1	0	10	3	0	4	277
2016	229	1	0	7	3	0	5	245
2017	223	1	0	8	3	0	3	238
2018	208	2	0	8	0	0	2	220
2019	218	5	0	8	0	0	2	233
2020	209	4	0	10	0	0	2	225
2021	190	2	0	10	0	0	1	203
2022	187	1	2	5	1	0	1	197
2023	184	1	2	7	1	0	1	196

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 Superior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	267	18.7	14.2	44.9
2013	271	18.7	14.4	45.4
2014	292	19.0	15.3	50
2015	277	21.0	13.1	48.4
2016	245	20.0	12.2	52.2
2017	238	20.7	11.4	51.7
2018	220	20.6	10.6	52.3
2019	233	19.5	11.9	47.2
2020	225	21.8	10.3	43.6
2021	203	20.4	9.9	16.7
2022	197	21.0	9.3	39.1
2023	196	21.2	9.2	48

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 Superior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	267	18.7	14.2	44.9
2013	271	18.7	14.4	45.4
2014	292	19.0	15.3	50
2015	277	21.0	13.1	48.4
2016	245	20.0	12.2	52.2
2017	238	20.7	11.4	51.7
2018	220	20.6	10.6	52.3
2019	233	19.5	11.9	47.2
2020	225	21.8	10.3	43.6
2021	203	20.4	9.9	16.7
2022	197	21.0	9.3	39.1
2023	196	21.2	9.2	48

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 Superior Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$967 (5.5%)	$14,734 (83.7%)	$17,610
2020	$1,630 (8.1%)	$16,683 (82.4%)	$20,235
2021	$2,631 (12.3%)	$16,910 (78.7%)	$21,477
2022	$3,247 (15.0%)	$16,612 (76.5%)	$21,716
2023	$2,692 (12.4%)	$16,574 (76.6%)	$21,628

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Superior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 323^rd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 155^th of 459 Elementary schools	37.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Superior Elementary School)	54	68	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Superior Public Schools)	54	68	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Superior Elementary School)	31	61	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Superior Public Schools)	31	61	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Superior Elementary School)	61	72	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Superior Public Schools)	61	72	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Superior Elementary School)	35	76	41%
4th Grade Mathematics (Superior Public Schools)	35	76	41%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Superior Elementary School)	32	54	22%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Superior Public Schools)	32	54	22%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Superior Elementary School)	43	75	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Superior Public Schools)	43	75	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Superior Elementary School)	68	48	20%
5th Grade Science (Superior Public Schools)	68	48	20%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	70	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	233	196	15.9%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	218	184	15.6%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	48%	0.7%

Schools Near Superior Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Superior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 W 8th St	Superior	68978	Nuckolls County	Superior Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 879-3025	196	21	9.2	48.0%	184 (93.9%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.6%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	66.2	155^th of 459 public elementary schools	66.2%		37.7	305^th of 457 public elementary schools	33.3%	150	68.0	72.0	54.0	61.0	76.0	75.0	$21,628	$2,692	$16,574

Frequently Asked Questions about Superior Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Superior Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Superior Middle School
High : Superior Senior High School

What district is Superior Elementary School in?

Superior Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Superior Elementary School?

Students at Superior Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Superior Elementary School a good school?

Superior Elementary School ranks 155^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Superior Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Superior Elementary School.

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