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Arnold Elementary School

Summary:

Arnold Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Arnold, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 121 students. The school is part of the Arnold Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arnold Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2022-2023, 64% of 4th-grade students and 59% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 55%. In the same year, 86% of 4th-grade students and 59% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 58% and 57%, respectively. The school's academic performance has been consistently strong, with 4-star and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger in the past, indicating that it is one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.39%) compared to the state average, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.02%) than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Callaway Elementary School and Stapleton Elementary School, Arnold Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of minority students. Callaway Elementary School and Stapleton Elementary School have more diverse student populations, with higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students. However, Arnold Elementary School outperforms these nearby schools in academic metrics, suggesting that the school's strong performance is not solely dependent on its racial composition.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 405 N Haskell
       Arnold, NE  69120-0399

(308) 848-2226

District: Arnold Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,138 Help


Students who attend Arnold Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Arnold High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  121

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arnold Elementary School ranks better than 65.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arnold Elementary School is $18,138.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Arnold Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arnold Elementary School 159th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Arnold Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Arnold Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arnold Public Schools 66th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arnold Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Arnold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.18 38th 430 91.2%
2008 53.80 285th 478 40.4%
2010 53.97 259th 502 48.4%
2012 76.76 75th 480 84.4%
2013 85.53 37th 485 92.4%
2014 88.54 22nd 483 95.4%
2015 68.84 130th 488 73.4%
2016 66.71 136th 480 71.7%
2017 71.69 124th 459 73.0%
2021 64.68 130th 442 70.6%
2022 58.18 188th 457 58.9%
2023 65.59 159th 459 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Arnold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.40 148th 388 61.9%
2023 57.12 162nd 385 57.9%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arnold Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1989 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1990 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1991 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1992 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1993 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1994 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1995 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1998 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 105 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2000 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2001 86 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2002 75 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2003 75 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2004 65 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2005 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2006 54 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2007 62 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2008 60 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2009 73 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2010 69 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2011 69 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 72
2012 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 76
2013 78 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 79
2014 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 75
2015 82 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 87
2016 76 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 86
2017 81 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 90
2018 93 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 98
2019 92 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 98
2020 92 3 0 5 0 1 0 0 101
2021 94 2 0 5 0 1 0 0 102
2022 115 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 124
2023 113 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 121

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 Arnold Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 11.0 12.9 0
1989 131 10.2 12.8 0
1990 126 10.4 12.1 0
1991 118 10.0 11.8 0
1992 132 9.5 13.8 n/a
1993 141 9.6 14.7 0
1994 136 8.5 16.0 15.4
1995 135 9.7 13.9 21.5
1996 135 9.7 13.9 21.5
1997 127 10.0 12.7 18.1
1998 117 9.3 12.6 20.5
1999 106 9.3 11.4 32.1
2000 89 9.2 9.7 32.6
2001 87 9.3 9.4 28.7
2002 76 8.7 8.7 38.2
2003 76 8.7 8.7 38.2
2004 65 8.7 7.5 35.4
2005 57 8.7 6.6 33.3
2006 55 8.8 6.3 20
2007 63 9.0 7.0 30.2
2008 64 8.9 7.2 42.2
2009 76 9.1 8.4 47.4
2010 72 8.0 8.9 34.7
2011 72 8.1 8.8 40.3
2012 76 8.1 9.2 35.5
2013 79 9.4 8.3 20.3
2014 75 9.7 7.7 36
2015 87 10.0 8.7 32.2
2016 86 8.0 10.7 26.7
2017 90 10.1 8.9 37.8
2018 98 10.1 9.6 26.5
2019 98 10.1 9.6 25.5
2020 101 11.4 8.8 44.6
2021 102 11.2 9.0 36.3
2022 124 12.1 10.2 37.1
2023 121 11.9 10.1 38

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 Arnold Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 11.0 12.9 0
1989 131 10.2 12.8 0
1990 126 10.4 12.1 0
1991 118 10.0 11.8 0
1992 132 9.5 13.8 n/a
1993 141 9.6 14.7 0
1994 136 8.5 16.0 15.4
1995 135 9.7 13.9 21.5
1996 135 9.7 13.9 21.5
1997 127 10.0 12.7 18.1
1998 117 9.3 12.6 20.5
1999 106 9.3 11.4 32.1
2000 89 9.2 9.7 32.6
2001 87 9.3 9.4 28.7
2002 76 8.7 8.7 38.2
2003 76 8.7 8.7 38.2
2004 65 8.7 7.5 35.4
2005 57 8.7 6.6 33.3
2006 55 8.8 6.3 20
2007 63 9.0 7.0 30.2
2008 64 8.9 7.2 42.2
2009 76 9.1 8.4 47.4
2010 72 8.0 8.9 34.7
2011 72 8.1 8.8 40.3
2012 76 8.1 9.2 35.5
2013 79 9.4 8.3 20.3
2014 75 9.7 7.7 36
2015 87 10.0 8.7 32.2
2016 86 8.0 10.7 26.7
2017 90 10.1 8.9 37.8
2018 98 10.1 9.6 26.5
2019 98 10.1 9.6 25.5
2020 101 11.4 8.8 44.6
2021 102 11.2 9.0 36.3
2022 124 12.1 10.2 37.1
2023 121 11.9 10.1 38

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 Arnold Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $946 (5.6%) $13,132 (77.7%) $16,910
2020 $905 (5.4%) $12,893 (77.0%) $16,744
2021 $1,625 (8.9%) $13,620 (74.8%) $18,200
2022 $1,395 (7.6%) $14,028 (76.2%) $18,403
2023 $1,743 (9.6%) $13,896 (76.6%) $18,138

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arnold 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Arnold Elementary School)6786
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arnold Public Schools)6786
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students98121
 23.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White92113
 22.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%38%
 12.5%

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Students at Arnold Elementary School are 93% White, 7% Hispanic.

Arnold Elementary School ranks 159th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Arnold High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 121 students attended Arnold Elementary School.


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