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Alma Elementary At Alma

Summary:

Alma Elementary At Alma is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Alma, Nebraska, with 192 students. The school is part of the Alma Public Schools district, which is ranked 141 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alma Elementary At Alma has generally performed better than the state average on NSCAS tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 61.76% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 58.91%, and 75% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 57.22%. However, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with some grades and subjects falling below the state average in certain years. Compared to the nearby So Valley Elementary School, Alma Elementary At Alma has had mixed results, outperforming in some areas and underperforming in others.

Alma Elementary At Alma has had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.5% to 23.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average of around 5%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.46% to 39.06%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. In comparison, the nearby So Valley Elementary School had a much higher free/reduced-price lunch rate of 52.61% in 2022-2023. Despite these challenges, Alma Elementary At Alma has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $15,044 in 2019-2020 to $18,113 in 2022-2023, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.6 to 10.2 in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 515 Jewell St
       Alma, NE  68920-0170

(308) 928-2131

District: Alma Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,113 Help


Students who attend Alma Elementary At Alma usually attend:

High:    Alma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details Alma Elementary At Alma ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma Elementary At Alma is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma Elementary At Alma is $18,113.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alma Elementary At Alma was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alma Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma Public Schools 141st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alma Elementary At Alma

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Rank History for all students at Alma Elementary At Alma

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.03 20th 418 95.2%
2007 39.58 314th 430 27.0%
2008 67.22 115th 478 75.9%
2009 64.57 157th 471 66.7%
2010 80.71 25th 502 95.0%
2011 77.88 83rd 473 82.5%
2012 72.32 98th 480 79.6%
2013 55.86 220th 485 54.6%
2014 67.98 124th 483 74.3%
2015 61.17 183rd 488 62.5%
2016 51.37 243rd 480 49.4%
2017 47.35 258th 459 43.8%
2018 49.34 234th 450 48.0%
2019 54.51 200th 452 55.8%
2021 51.88 219th 442 50.5%
2022 55.49 201st 457 56.0%
2023 63.16 169th 459 63.2%
2024 60.57 192nd 428 55.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alma Elementary At Alma

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.36 135th 312 56.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Alma Elementary At Alma

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.21 228th 349 34.7%
2021 51.58 140th 318 56.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Alma Elementary At Alma

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.74 260th 367 29.2%
2021 61.69 108th 328 67.1%
2022 41.36 213th 356 40.2%
2023 48.37 189th 366 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at Alma Elementary At Alma

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 252nd 391 35.5%
2019 44.89 209th 391 46.5%
2021 35.92 256th 368 30.4%
2022 47.70 198th 388 49.0%
2023 54.22 173rd 385 55.1%
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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 Alma Elementary At Alma

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1989 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1990 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1991 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 193 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1993 203 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 207 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 202 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 202 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 207 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1998 207 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1999 203 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 207
2000 192 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 179 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 181 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 181 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 166 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2005 163 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 144 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2007 157 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2008 151 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2009 149 1 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 158
2010 146 1 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 158
2011 145 0 0 9 1 0 1 0 156
2012 149 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 156
2013 149 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 155
2014 153 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 159
2015 155 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 160
2016 162 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 165
2017 183 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 186
2018 188 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 193
2019 183 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 189
2020 182 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 189
2021 185 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 191
2022 191 0 3 2 0 0 3 0 199
2023 178 1 3 7 0 0 3 0 192
2024 183 1 2 9 0 0 4 0 199

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 Alma Elementary At Alma

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 135 6.2 21.7 13.3
1989 142 6.0 23.6 16.2
1990 136 7.8 17.4 15.4
1991 197 12.8 15.3 16.2
1992 195 12.8 15.2 12.8
1993 205 12.8 16.0 20
1994 207 12.8 16.2 16.9
1995 205 13.8 14.9 20.5
1996 205 13.8 14.9 20.5
1997 210 13.8 15.2 19
1998 209 13.8 15.1 26.3
1999 207 13.8 15.0 36.3
2000 196 12.8 15.3 31.1
2001 182 13.8 13.2 29.7
2002 183 13.9 13.2 38.3
2003 183 13.9 13.2 38.3
2004 171 13.4 12.8 42.1
2005 169 12.9 13.1 32.5
2006 152 12.9 11.8 42.8
2007 168 12.9 13.0 50.6
2008 162 12.8 12.7 44.4
2009 158 13.2 12.0 44.3
2010 158 13.9 11.3 50.6
2011 156 14.1 11.0 49.4
2012 156 13.1 11.8 44.9
2013 155 13.2 11.7 44.5
2014 159 13.5 11.7 49.1
2015 160 14.0 11.4 40
2016 165 15.0 11.0 44.2
2017 186 16.0 11.6 41.4
2018 193 17.8 10.8 30.1
2019 189 17.3 10.8 43.4
2020 189 17.7 10.6 40.2
2021 191 18.7 10.2 32.5
2022 199 19.7 10.0 38.7
2023 192 19.8 9.6 39.1
2024 199 20.2 9.8 41.7

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 Alma Elementary At Alma

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 135 6.2 21.7 13.3
1989 142 6.0 23.6 16.2
1990 136 7.8 17.4 15.4
1991 197 12.8 15.3 16.2
1992 195 12.8 15.2 12.8
1993 205 12.8 16.0 20
1994 207 12.8 16.2 16.9
1995 205 13.8 14.9 20.5
1996 205 13.8 14.9 20.5
1997 210 13.8 15.2 19
1998 209 13.8 15.1 26.3
1999 207 13.8 15.0 36.3
2000 196 12.8 15.3 31.1
2001 182 13.8 13.2 29.7
2002 183 13.9 13.2 38.3
2003 183 13.9 13.2 38.3
2004 171 13.4 12.8 42.1
2005 169 12.9 13.1 32.5
2006 152 12.9 11.8 42.8
2007 168 12.9 13.0 50.6
2008 162 12.8 12.7 44.4
2009 158 13.2 12.0 44.3
2010 158 13.9 11.3 50.6
2011 156 14.1 11.0 49.4
2012 156 13.1 11.8 44.9
2013 155 13.2 11.7 44.5
2014 159 13.5 11.7 49.1
2015 160 14.0 11.4 40
2016 165 15.0 11.0 44.2
2017 186 16.0 11.6 41.4
2018 193 17.8 10.8 30.1
2019 189 17.3 10.8 43.4
2020 189 17.7 10.6 40.2
2021 191 18.7 10.2 32.5
2022 199 19.7 10.0 38.7
2023 192 19.8 9.6 39.1
2024 199 20.2 9.8 41.7

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 Alma Elementary At Alma

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $155 (1.1%) $12,647 (87.4%) $14,468
2020 $220 (1.5%) $13,131 (87.3%) $15,044
2021 $318 (2.1%) $13,630 (88.8%) $15,344
2022 $122 (0.7%) $14,696 (89.4%) $16,438
2023 $666 (3.7%) $15,774 (87.1%) $18,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma Elementary At Alma

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 200th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 169th of 459 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alma Elementary At Alma)4475
 31%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)4475
 31%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alma Elementary At Alma)5661
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)5661
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Elementary At Alma)7462
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)7462
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alma Elementary At Alma)7067
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)7067
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Elementary At Alma)4160
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)4160
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alma Elementary At Alma)6494
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)6494
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Alma Elementary At Alma)7873
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Alma Public Schools)7873
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6870
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Elementary At Alma)3942
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)3942
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alma Elementary At Alma)5773
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)5773
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students189192
 1.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White183178
 2.7%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%39.1%
 4.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Alma Elementary At Alma.

Students at Alma Elementary At Alma are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Alma Elementary At Alma usually go on to attend:

High : Alma High School

Alma Elementary At Alma ranks 192nd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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