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So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

Summary:

So Platte Elementary At Big Springs is a small elementary school in Big Springs, Nebraska, serving 110 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Ogallala Public Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 81.82% of students identifying as white, higher than the nearby Prairie View School at 79.85%. However, So Platte Elementary consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with only 50% of 4th-graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 55% statewide, and just 37% of 5th-graders proficient in Math versus 65% across Nebraska. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.45% to 60% over the past three years, significantly higher than Prairie View's 53.42%.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $17,598 to $20,445 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 to 14, So Platte Elementary continues to struggle, ranking in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools with a 1-star rating. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's performance challenges, which could indicate potential equity issues that the Ogallala Public Schools district may need to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 610 Plum St
       Big Springs, NE  69122-0457

(308) 889-3674

District: South Platte Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
358th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,445 Help


Students who attend So Platte Elementary At Big Springs usually attend:

High:    South Platte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  110

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
13.6%
Pacific Islander:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details So Platte Elementary At Big Springs ranks worse than 78% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (13.6%), Pacific Islander (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at So Platte Elementary At Big Springs is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare So Platte Elementary At Big Springs employs 9.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at So Platte Elementary At Big Springs is $20,445.
Schooldigger Rankings:

So Platte Elementary At Big Springs was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Platte Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Platte Public Schools 191st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 52.80 294th 478 38.5%
2009 69.50 82nd 471 82.6%
2010 58.12 219th 502 56.4%
2011 35.03 346th 473 26.8%
2012 38.15 336th 480 30.0%
2013 39.51 325th 485 33.0%
2014 54.31 225th 483 53.4%
2015 65.94 147th 488 69.9%
2016 29.72 375th 480 21.9%
2017 19.35 400th 459 12.9%
2019 25.86 361st 452 20.1%
2021 26.45 350th 442 20.8%
2022 17.14 390th 457 14.7%
2023 28.45 358th 459 22.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 66 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1996 66 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1997 72 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1998 83 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1999 55 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 8 66
2000 53 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2001 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2002 69 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2003 69 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2004 69 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2005 53 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2006 46 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 51
2007 48 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 52
2008 72 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 75
2009 74 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 79
2010 76 1 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 86
2011 82 1 0 8 2 0 0 0 93
2012 96 1 0 8 2 0 0 0 107
2013 87 2 0 9 2 0 0 0 100
2014 84 2 0 13 1 0 0 0 100
2015 77 3 0 10 0 0 0 0 90
2016 82 3 0 11 1 0 0 0 97
2017 88 3 0 13 0 0 0 0 104
2018 97 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 111
2019 81 1 0 11 0 0 2 0 95
2020 91 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 105
2021 96 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 115
2022 100 1 0 14 0 0 1 0 116
2023 90 0 0 15 0 3 2 0 110

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 So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 83 8.7 9.5 32.5
1996 83 8.7 9.5 32.5
1997 87 8.3 10.5 33.3
1998 98 8.3 11.8 31.6
1999 66 6.8 9.7 50
2000 56 6.8 8.2 51.8
2001 51 6.9 7.4 39.2
2002 71 7.2 9.9 62
2003 71 7.2 9.9 62
2004 76 7.7 9.9 61.8
2005 57 7.5 7.6 50.9
2006 51 7.8 6.5 51
2007 52 7.4 7.0 63.5
2008 75 7.1 10.6 50.7
2009 79 8.2 9.6 51.9
2010 86 8.5 10.0 51.2
2011 93 8.6 10.8 48.4
2012 107 8.6 12.4 53.3
2013 100 8.5 11.7 57
2014 100 9.5 10.5 63
2015 90 10.0 9.0 53.3
2016 97 9.0 10.7 56.7
2017 104 9.2 11.2 72.1
2018 111 9.2 11.9 68.5
2019 95 8.9 10.6 60
2020 105 6.9 15.2 55.2
2021 115 8.4 13.6 60
2022 116 8.2 14.0 53.4
2023 110 9.3 11.7 57.3

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 So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 83 8.7 9.5 32.5
1996 83 8.7 9.5 32.5
1997 87 8.3 10.5 33.3
1998 98 8.3 11.8 31.6
1999 66 6.8 9.7 50
2000 56 6.8 8.2 51.8
2001 51 6.9 7.4 39.2
2002 71 7.2 9.9 62
2003 71 7.2 9.9 62
2004 76 7.7 9.9 61.8
2005 57 7.5 7.6 50.9
2006 51 7.8 6.5 51
2007 52 7.4 7.0 63.5
2008 75 7.1 10.6 50.7
2009 79 8.2 9.6 51.9
2010 86 8.5 10.0 51.2
2011 93 8.6 10.8 48.4
2012 107 8.6 12.4 53.3
2013 100 8.5 11.7 57
2014 100 9.5 10.5 63
2015 90 10.0 9.0 53.3
2016 97 9.0 10.7 56.7
2017 104 9.2 11.2 72.1
2018 111 9.2 11.9 68.5
2019 95 8.9 10.6 60
2020 105 6.9 15.2 55.2
2021 115 8.4 13.6 60
2022 116 8.2 14.0 53.4
2023 110 9.3 11.7 57.3

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 So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,104 (5.2%) $17,979 (84.8%) $21,192
2020 $1,178 (6.3%) $15,356 (81.7%) $18,787
2021 $1,056 (6.0%) $14,507 (82.4%) $17,598
2022 $1,479 (8.2%) $14,533 (80.6%) $18,030
2023 $1,866 (9.1%) $16,483 (80.6%) $20,445

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

Impact of COVID-19 on So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

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 361st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 358th of 459 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (So Platte Elementary At Big Springs)3936
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Platte Public Schools)3936
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5650
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (So Platte Elementary At Big Springs)5858
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Platte Public Schools)5858
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (So Platte Elementary At Big Springs)3837
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Platte Public Schools)3837
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
6th Grade Mathematics (So Platte Elementary At Big Springs)2339
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Platte Public Schools)2339
 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 Students95110
 15.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1115
 36.4%
Pacific Islander03
White8190
 11.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%57.3%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

Students who attend So Platte Elementary At Big Springs usually go on to attend:

High : South Platte High School

Students at So Platte Elementary At Big Springs are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

So Platte Elementary At Big Springs ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Nebraska elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 110 students attended So Platte Elementary At Big Springs.


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