Is Lawrence/Nelson High School a good school?

Lawrence/Nelson High School ranks 138 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lawrence/Nelson High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 63 students attended Lawrence/Nelson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lawrence/Nelson High School?

Students at Lawrence/Nelson High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

What schools feed into Lawrence/Nelson High School?

Lawrence/Nelson High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lawrence/Nelson Elementary School

Lawrence/Nelson High School in Nelson NE

Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawrence/Nelson High School ranks worse than 64.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lawrence/Nelson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), American Indian (3.2%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence/Nelson High School is 7.4. (See more...)

Compare Lawrence/Nelson High School employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence/Nelson High School is $30,341.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lawrence/Nelson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence/Nelson High School 138^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Lawrence/Nelson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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South Central Nebraska Unified 5:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Nebraska Unified 5 156^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawrence/Nelson High School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence/Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	68.53	65^th	249	73.9%
2007	79.68	15^th	247	93.9%
2008	78.86	2^nd	252	99.2%
2009	79.91	4^th	251	98.4%
2010	69.82	54^th	249	78.3%
2011	42.25	165^th	252	34.5%
2012	72.20	45^th	245	81.6%
2013	44.67	159^th	247	35.6%
2014	38.45	170^th	247	31.2%
2015	43.46	158^th	242	34.7%
2016	38.94	163^rd	246	33.7%
2017	43.40	123^rd	219	43.8%
2018	62.20	81^st	219	63.0%
2019	84.52	25^th	217	88.5%
2021	84.72	28^th	209	86.6%
2022	4.35	198^th	202	2.0%
2023	36.04	138^th	215	35.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence/Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.99	20^th	142	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lawrence/Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	56.05	89^th	205	56.6%
2019	78.85	30^th	207	85.5%
2021	85.79	21^st	200	89.5%
2023	36.14	138^th	206	33.0%

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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 Lawrence/Nelson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	160	0	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	171
2002	132	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	139
2003	132	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	139
2004	115	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	124
2005	111	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	119
2006	100	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	103
2007	85	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	91
2008	86	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	92
2009	78	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	81
2010	71	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
2011	82	0	0	0	0	2	0	84
2012	83	0	0	0	0	1	0	84
2013	96	0	0	2	0	1	0	99
2014	94	0	0	3	0	2	2	101
2015	103	0	0	2	0	1	2	108
2016	69	0	0	2	0	0	3	74
2017	69	0	0	1	0	0	3	73
2018	66	0	0	1	0	0	2	69
2019	62	0	0	2	0	0	1	65
2020	66	0	0	4	1	0	0	71
2021	63	0	0	3	1	0	0	67
2022	61	0	0	4	2	0	0	67
2023	59	0	0	2	2	0	0	63

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 Lawrence/Nelson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	171	17.4	9.8	21.6
2002	139	13.1	10.6	27.3
2003	139	13.1	10.6	27.3
2004	124	12.2	10.2	27.4
2005	119	11.9	10.0	28.6
2006	103	11.4	9.0	24.3
2007	91	10.2	8.9	27.5
2008	92	10.6	8.7	33.7
2009	81	9.9	8.2	38.3
2010	72	9.4	7.5	51.4
2011	84	9.2	9.0	48.8
2012	84	9.2	9.0	50
2013	99	9.6	10.2	46.5
2014	101	10.1	9.9	45.5
2015	108	12.0	9.0	40.7
2016	74	8.0	9.2	45.9
2017	73	7.9	9.2	46.6
2018	69	8.6	7.9	44.9
2019	65	8.5	7.5	52.3
2020	71	8.5	8.2	56.3
2021	67	8.0	8.3	55.2
2022	67	7.7	8.6	56.7
2023	63	8.4	7.4	46

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 Lawrence/Nelson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	171	17.4	9.8	21.6
2002	139	13.1	10.6	27.3
2003	139	13.1	10.6	27.3
2004	124	12.2	10.2	27.4
2005	119	11.9	10.0	28.6
2006	103	11.4	9.0	24.3
2007	91	10.2	8.9	27.5
2008	92	10.6	8.7	33.7
2009	81	9.9	8.2	38.3
2010	72	9.4	7.5	51.4
2011	84	9.2	9.0	48.8
2012	84	9.2	9.0	50
2013	99	9.6	10.2	46.5
2014	101	10.1	9.9	45.5
2015	108	12.0	9.0	40.7
2016	74	8.0	9.2	45.9
2017	73	7.9	9.2	46.6
2018	69	8.6	7.9	44.9
2019	65	8.5	7.5	52.3
2020	71	8.5	8.2	56.3
2021	67	8.0	8.3	55.2
2022	67	7.7	8.6	56.7
2023	63	8.4	7.4	46

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 Lawrence/Nelson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$33 (0.1%)	$23,798 (90.9%)	$26,172
2020	$71 (0.3%)	$23,732 (90.8%)	$26,126
2021	$1,146 (4.0%)	$24,980 (87.4%)	$28,594
2022	$472 (1.7%)	$25,759 (90.5%)	$28,475
2023	$134 (0.4%)	$26,398 (87.0%)	$30,341

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence/Nelson High 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 138^th of 215 High schools	52.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence/Nelson High School)	58.8	35.3	23.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	48.9	31.8	17.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence/Nelson High School)	47.1	29.4	17.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	37.8	20.5	17.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Lawrence/Nelson High School)	41.2	17.6	23.5%
11th Grade Science (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	35.6	18.2	17.4%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	63	3.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	62	59	4.8%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	46%	6.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawrence/Nelson High School	Public	9-12	850 S Nevada	Nelson	68961	Nuckolls County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 225-3371	63	8	7.4	46.0%	59 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	138^th of 215 public high schools	35.8%		4.4	198^th of 202 public high schools	2.0%	60		35.3	29.4	17.6	$30,341	$134	$26,398
Superior Senior High School	Public	9-12	601 W 8th St	Superior	68978	Nuckolls County	Superior Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 879-3257	130	13	9.7	52.3%	115 (88.5%)	3 (2.3%)	11 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18	185^th of 215 public high schools	14.0%		22.5	162^nd of 202 public high schools	19.8%	23		25.0		16.7	$21,619	$1,093	$17,358
Sandy Creek High School	Public	9-12	30671 Hwy 14	Fairfield	68938	Clay County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 726-2151	110	14	7.6	45.5%	97 (88.2%)	3 (2.7%)	7 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	21.1	172^nd of 215 public high schools	20.0%		25	151^st of 202 public high schools	25.2%	21		29.6	14.8	18.5	$28,230	$134	$24,009
Deshler High School	Public	7-12	1402 3rd St	Deshler	68340	Thayer County	Deshler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 365-7272	117	13	8.9	34.2%	107 (91.5%)	2 (1.7%)	4 (3.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	71.2	56^th of 215 public high schools	74.0%		27.5	146^th of 202 public high schools	27.7%	90	67.0	42.9	35.7	42.9	$23,037	$1,732	$18,840

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Student/Teacher Ratio Lawrence/Nelson High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence/Nelson High School

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