Bayard Elementary School

Summary:

Bayard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 179 students in grades PK-6 in Bayard, Nebraska, which is part of the Educational Service Unit 13 district. The school consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with particularly low scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to nearby schools like Geil Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Bridgeport Elementary School.

Bayard Elementary School faces significant challenges, with 57.54% of its students coming from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which is much higher than the state average. The school's student population is predominantly White, with only 16.2% Hispanic and 0.56% African American students. Despite having a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending, the school's academic performance has shown a concerning trend of declining proficiency rates over the past few years, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 6th grade Mathematics.

Overall, Bayard Elementary School is ranked in the bottom quarter of Nebraska elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population and improve student outcomes. Comparison to nearby schools, such as Geil Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School, which generally outperform Bayard Elementary, highlights the challenges the school faces and the potential for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 400 East 8th Street
       Bayard, NE  69334-0607


(308) 586-1211

District: Bayard Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,617 Help


Students who attend Bayard Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bayard Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
16.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Compare Details Bayard Elementary School ranks worse than 79.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayard Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayard Elementary School is $19,617.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bayard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayard Elementary School 365th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Bayard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bayard Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayard Public Schools 178th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bayard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bayard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.78 211th 418 49.5%
2007 51.10 250th 430 41.9%
2008 50.37 318th 478 33.5%
2009 56.01 243rd 471 48.4%
2010 58.79 211th 502 58.0%
2011 44.08 282nd 473 40.4%
2012 34.84 351st 480 26.9%
2013 37.35 342nd 485 29.5%
2014 40.05 319th 483 34.0%
2015 44.63 297th 488 39.1%
2016 32.87 362nd 480 24.6%
2017 24.21 382nd 459 16.8%
2018 22.04 381st 450 15.3%
2019 21.38 381st 452 15.7%
2021 15.36 393rd 442 11.1%
2022 27.83 348th 457 23.9%
2023 27.03 365th 459 20.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.93 220th 281 21.7%
2019 41.58 195th 298 34.6%
2023 26.31 255th 312 18.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bayard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 280th 341 17.9%
2019 31.40 262nd 349 24.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bayard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.79 227th 328 30.8%
2022 30.54 254th 356 28.7%
2023 23.64 293rd 366 19.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bayard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.95 364th 391 6.9%
2019 14.00 368th 391 5.9%
2021 9.42 359th 368 2.4%
2022 23.05 326th 388 16.0%
2023 17.18 355th 385 7.8%
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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 Bayard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 0 1 38 4 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 228 0 0 53 3 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 233 0 0 49 8 n/a n/a 0 290
1991 224 1 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 270
1992 227 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1993 225 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 220 1 0 47 1 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 243 1 0 39 5 n/a n/a 0 288
1996 243 1 0 39 5 n/a n/a 0 288
1997 217 1 0 51 3 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 214 1 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1999 207 2 3 24 2 n/a n/a 25 263
2000 207 1 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2001 192 1 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2002 180 1 0 31 3 n/a n/a 0 215
2003 180 1 0 31 3 n/a n/a 0 215
2004 177 1 0 38 3 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 180 1 0 39 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 180 1 0 39 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 177 2 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2008 171 1 0 39 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 190 1 0 38 2 n/a n/a 0 231
2010 185 2 0 33 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2011 187 0 0 38 3 0 0 0 228
2012 164 2 0 39 5 0 3 0 213
2013 172 1 0 37 3 0 6 0 219
2014 168 1 0 43 2 0 7 0 221
2015 200 1 0 46 1 0 5 0 253
2016 180 0 0 43 2 0 5 0 230
2017 189 0 0 43 6 0 6 0 244
2018 171 0 0 37 2 0 4 0 214
2019 164 0 0 47 2 0 6 0 219
2020 152 0 0 38 3 0 4 0 197
2021 144 1 0 30 1 0 2 0 178
2022 135 1 1 29 1 0 8 0 175
2023 138 1 1 29 1 0 9 0 179

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 Bayard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 18.5 15.4 40.9
1989 284 17.5 16.2 40.8
1990 290 17.5 16.5 34.5
1991 270 16.5 16.3 34.4
1992 281 17.5 16.0 37.4
1993 277 17.0 16.3 38.6
1994 269 17.0 15.8 34.2
1995 288 18.2 15.8 42
1996 288 18.2 15.8 42
1997 272 17.4 15.6 46.3
1998 257 16.9 15.2 47.9
1999 263 16.5 15.9 75.6
2000 252 17.2 14.7 65.9
2001 242 17.2 14.1 68.6
2002 215 15.4 14.0 75.3
2003 215 15.4 14.0 75.3
2004 219 16.7 13.1 73.1
2005 221 17.7 12.5 71.5
2006 221 17.9 12.3 70.6
2007 219 17.9 12.2 67.1
2008 212 16.8 12.6 71.2
2009 231 17.0 13.6 64.9
2010 222 16.5 13.4 70.3
2011 228 16.5 13.8 59.2
2012 213 16.5 12.8 59.2
2013 219 17.0 12.8 53
2014 221 17.0 13.0 56.1
2015 253 19.0 13.3 55.7
2016 230 19.0 12.1 52.2
2017 244 19.0 12.8 53.7
2018 214 19.0 11.2 55.6
2019 219 18.5 11.8 58.9
2020 197 19.2 10.2 54.3
2021 178 18.8 9.4 58.4
2022 175 16.9 10.3 49.7
2023 179 15.6 11.4 57.5

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 Bayard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 18.5 15.4 40.9
1989 284 17.5 16.2 40.8
1990 290 17.5 16.5 34.5
1991 270 16.5 16.3 34.4
1992 281 17.5 16.0 37.4
1993 277 17.0 16.3 38.6
1994 269 17.0 15.8 34.2
1995 288 18.2 15.8 42
1996 288 18.2 15.8 42
1997 272 17.4 15.6 46.3
1998 257 16.9 15.2 47.9
1999 263 16.5 15.9 75.6
2000 252 17.2 14.7 65.9
2001 242 17.2 14.1 68.6
2002 215 15.4 14.0 75.3
2003 215 15.4 14.0 75.3
2004 219 16.7 13.1 73.1
2005 221 17.7 12.5 71.5
2006 221 17.9 12.3 70.6
2007 219 17.9 12.2 67.1
2008 212 16.8 12.6 71.2
2009 231 17.0 13.6 64.9
2010 222 16.5 13.4 70.3
2011 228 16.5 13.8 59.2
2012 213 16.5 12.8 59.2
2013 219 17.0 12.8 53
2014 221 17.0 13.0 56.1
2015 253 19.0 13.3 55.7
2016 230 19.0 12.1 52.2
2017 244 19.0 12.8 53.7
2018 214 19.0 11.2 55.6
2019 219 18.5 11.8 58.9
2020 197 19.2 10.2 54.3
2021 178 18.8 9.4 58.4
2022 175 16.9 10.3 49.7
2023 179 15.6 11.4 57.5

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 Bayard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,810 (17.6%) $11,930 (74.9%) $15,924
2020 $2,925 (17.2%) $12,785 (75.2%) $16,998
2021 $3,112 (17.1%) $13,685 (75.2%) $18,190
2022 $2,688 (13.2%) $15,709 (77.3%) $20,332
2023 $2,331 (11.9%) $15,469 (78.9%) $19,617

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 381st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 365th of 459 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bayard Elementary School)4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bayard Public Schools)4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5550
 5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Elementary School)4450
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Public Schools)4450
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Elementary School)3638
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Public Schools)3638
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5146
 5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Elementary School)4138
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Public Schools)4138
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Elementary School)4765
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Public Schools)4765
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Bayard Elementary School)5973
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Bayard Public Schools)5973
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Elementary School)3037
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Public Schools)3037
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Elementary School)2724
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Public Schools)2724
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students219179
 18.3%
African American01
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic4729
 38.3%
Pacific Islander00
White164138
 15.9%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%57.5%
 1.4%


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

High : Bayard Secondary School

Students at Bayard Elementary School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Bayard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Nebraska elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Bayard Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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