Is North Bend Central Elementary School a good school?

North Bend Central Elementary School ranks 43 rd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Bend Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended North Bend Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Bend Central Elementary School?

Students at North Bend Central Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of North Bend Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Bend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : North Bend Central Middle School High : North Bend Central High School

North Bend Central Elementary School

Summary:

North Bend Central Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 271 students in grades PK-5 in North Bend, Nebraska, which is part of the North Bend Central Public Schools district.

North Bend Central Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, with exceptional academic performance across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 43rd out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in ELA and Math that are 10-20 percentage points higher than the state averages. North Bend Central Elementary School also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5-20% of Nebraska elementary schools for female, male, and white students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, North Bend Central Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Cedar Bluffs Elementary School, the closest school to North Bend Central, has lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as a lower overall state ranking. North Bend Central Elementary School's consistent high performance over the past decade, along with its efficient use of resources (spending $17,968 per student compared to the state average of $11,329), make it a model for other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

420 E 11th St
North Bend, NE 68649

(402) 652-8122

District: North Bend Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,968

Students who attend North Bend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Bend Central Middle School
High:	North Bend Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Bend Central Elementary School ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.45. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Bend Central Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare North Bend Central Elementary School employs 20.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Bend Central Elementary School is $17,968.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Bend Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bend Central Elementary School 43^rd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See North Bend Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

North Bend Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bend Central Public Schools 21^st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Bend Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	75.66	70^th	418	83.3%
2007	76.28	70^th	430	83.7%
2008	61.10	204^th	478	57.3%
2009	55.87	246^th	471	47.8%
2010	53.47	261^st	502	48.0%
2011	62.45	170^th	473	64.1%
2012	65.72	141^st	480	70.6%
2013	83.81	44^th	485	90.9%
2014	88.41	24^th	483	95.0%
2015	83.59	43^rd	488	91.2%
2016	83.69	48^th	480	90.0%
2017	85.38	32^nd	459	93.0%
2018	88.46	31^st	450	93.1%
2019	80.80	65^th	452	85.6%
2021	90.25	21^st	442	95.2%
2022	90.01	21^st	457	95.4%
2023	86.50	37^th	459	91.9%
2024	84.45	43^rd	428	90.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Bend Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.44	1^st	281	99.6%
2019	85.56	16^th	298	94.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North Bend Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	80.52	40^th	341	88.3%
2019	73.35	77^th	349	77.9%
2021	78.50	48^th	318	84.9%
2022	75.83	65^th	337	80.7%
2023	85.88	31^st	349	91.1%

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Rank History for Male students at North Bend Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	90.74	17^th	347	95.1%
2019	86.02	36^th	367	90.2%
2021	90.65	16^th	328	95.1%
2022	93.02	9^th	356	97.5%
2023	88.53	18^th	366	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at North Bend Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	85.36	31^st	391	92.1%
2019	77.56	63^rd	391	83.9%
2021	88.97	22^nd	368	94.0%
2022	86.12	25^th	388	93.6%
2023	82.19	44^th	385	88.6%
2024	75.82	50^th	261	80.8%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Bend Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	141
2000	157	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2001	161	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2002	155	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2003	155	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2004	138	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2005	211	7	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2006	200	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2007	204	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2008	213	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2009	228	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2010	252	3	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2011	258	2	0	5	0	0	0	0	265
2012	284	2	0	6	0	0	2	0	294
2013	320	2	0	9	3	0	3	0	337
2014	326	2	0	8	2	0	3	0	341
2015	278	2	1	6	1	0	2	0	290
2016	283	7	0	6	0	0	1	0	297
2017	292	4	0	4	0	0	3	0	303
2018	290	2	0	8	0	0	4	0	304
2019	271	1	0	8	0	0	5	0	285
2020	270	1	0	6	0	0	5	0	282
2021	265	0	1	12	0	0	7	0	285
2022	258	0	0	13	0	0	4	0	275
2023	258	0	0	11	0	0	2	0	271
2024	266	0	0	12	0	0	1	0	279

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 North Bend Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	141	10.2	13.8	39.1
2000	160	11.4	14.0	32.5
2001	164	11.3	14.5	23.8
2002	157	11.1	14.1	24.2
2003	157	11.1	14.1	24.2
2004	142	12.9	11.0	21.1
2005	222	16.2	13.7	29.7
2006	206	17.4	11.8	27.2
2007	212	17.5	12.1	31.6
2008	217	17.1	12.7	32.7
2009	235	18.5	12.7	28.5
2010	264	18.5	14.2	36.7
2011	265	19.1	13.8	38.5
2012	294	19.3	15.2	28.9
2013	337	20.8	16.1	31.5
2014	341	21.8	15.6	38.1
2015	290	19.0	15.2	34.5
2016	297	19.0	15.6	33
2017	303	18.1	16.6	35
2018	304	18.7	16.1	35.5
2019	285	17.7	16.0	28.4
2020	282	17.8	15.7	29.4
2021	285	17.4	16.3	27.4
2022	275	17.5	15.6	21.1
2023	271	19.7	13.7	26.2
2024	279	20.4	13.6	30.1

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 North Bend Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	141	10.2	13.8	39.1
2000	160	11.4	14.0	32.5
2001	164	11.3	14.5	23.8
2002	157	11.1	14.1	24.2
2003	157	11.1	14.1	24.2
2004	142	12.9	11.0	21.1
2005	222	16.2	13.7	29.7
2006	206	17.4	11.8	27.2
2007	212	17.5	12.1	31.6
2008	217	17.1	12.7	32.7
2009	235	18.5	12.7	28.5
2010	264	18.5	14.2	36.7
2011	265	19.1	13.8	38.5
2012	294	19.3	15.2	28.9
2013	337	20.8	16.1	31.5
2014	341	21.8	15.6	38.1
2015	290	19.0	15.2	34.5
2016	297	19.0	15.6	33
2017	303	18.1	16.6	35
2018	304	18.7	16.1	35.5
2019	285	17.7	16.0	28.4
2020	282	17.8	15.7	29.4
2021	285	17.4	16.3	27.4
2022	275	17.5	15.6	21.1
2023	271	19.7	13.7	26.2
2024	279	20.4	13.6	30.1

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 North Bend Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$413 (3.0%)	$11,671 (84.8%)	$13,755
2020	$639 (4.3%)	$12,475 (84.5%)	$14,762
2021	$710 (4.6%)	$12,889 (82.9%)	$15,556
2022	$604 (3.6%)	$14,204 (85.0%)	$16,701
2023	$847 (4.7%)	$15,087 (84.0%)	$17,968

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Bend Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 37^th of 459 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Elementary School)	64	83	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Public Schools)	64	83	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Elementary School)	75	89	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Public Schools)	75	89	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Elementary School)	75	73	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Public Schools)	75	73	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Elementary School)	70	82	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Public Schools)	70	82	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Elementary School)	73	81	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Public Schools)	73	81	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Elementary School)	72	82	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Public Schools)	72	82	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (North Bend Central Elementary School)	77	87	10%
5th Grade Science (North Bend Central Public Schools)	77	87	10%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	271	4.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	271	258	4.8%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.4%	26.2%	2.2%

Schools Near North Bend Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Bend Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 E 11th St	North Bend	68649	Dodge County	North Bend Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 652-8122	279	20	13.6	30.1%	266 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	84.4	43^rd of 428 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.5	37^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.9%	6	$17,968	$847	$15,087
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 E Main St	Cedar Bluffs	68015	Saunders County	Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 628-2060	252	19	13.3	31.3%	237 (94.0%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	53.4	241^st of 428 public elementary schools	43.7%		51.7	227^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.5%	14	$17,776	$1,065	$14,490
Milliken Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2950 Dale St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3160	292	19	14.9	74.7%	124 (42.5%)	1 (0.3%)	164 (56.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5.2	415^th of 428 public elementary schools	3.0%		2.9	450^th of 459 public elementary schools	2.0%	35	$14,803	$1,350	$12,787
Davenport School	Public	PK	940 Michael St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3173	60	1	51.2	50.0%	38 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Linden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	735 W Linden St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3150	369	22	16.8	84.0%	132 (35.8%)	4 (1.1%)	224 (60.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	13.9	385^th of 428 public elementary schools	10.0%		11.9	421^st of 459 public elementary schools	8.3%	36	$12,846	$1,380	$10,893
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 S Broad St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3164	394	24	16.3	84.5%	72 (18.3%)	2 (0.5%)	317 (80.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3.8	421^st of 428 public elementary schools	1.6%		5.6	435^th of 459 public elementary schools	5.2%	14	$11,329	$1,318	$9,561
North Ward Prekindergarten	Public	PK	100 East 15th	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-2628	106	5	23.5	15.1%	9 (8.5%)	5 (4.7%)	90 (84.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dual Language School	Public	PK, KG-2	2023 N Colfax St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-3527	82	5	16.0	62.2%	8 (9.8%)	1 (1.2%)	73 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$13,462	$731	$10,472
Sixpence Preschool	Public	PK	445 East 1st Street	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3021	27	0		55.6%	14 (51.9%)	1 (3.7%)	12 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Schuyler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2404 Denver	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-9940	602	43	13.8	71.3%	41 (6.8%)	23 (3.8%)	533 (88.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36.3	304^th of 428 public elementary schools	29.0%		41.3	293^rd of 459 public elementary schools	36.2%	11	$13,387	$1,289	$10,709

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