High Plains Community Elementary School

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High Plains Community Elementary School ranks 226 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

High Plains Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarks, Nebraska, serving 121 students in grades PK-6 as part of the High Plains Community Schools district.

While High Plains Community Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.91%) compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance has been mixed. The school's 3rd and 6th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates are above the state average, but the 5th-grade ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates are below. Despite the school's high spending of $27,153 per student, the highest among nearby schools, and its low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 students per teacher, High Plains Community Elementary has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 52nd out of 502 Nebraska elementary schools in 2009-2010 to 226th out of 459 in 2022-2023.

Nearby schools, such as Twin River Elementary-Genoa, Osceola Elementary School, and Cross County Elementary School, have varying levels of academic performance and school rankings, suggesting that analyzing the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools could provide insights for improving High Plains Community Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628-0205

(308) 548-2216

District: High Plains Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,153

Students who attend High Plains Community Elementary School usually attend:

High:

High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 121

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details High Plains Community Elementary School ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Plains Community Elementary School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare High Plains Community Elementary School employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Plains Community Elementary School is $27,153.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

High Plains Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks High Plains Community Elementary School 226^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See High Plains Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

High Plains Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks High Plains Community Schools 114^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for High Plains Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at High Plains Community Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2010	77.53	52^nd	502	89.6%
2022	39.65	291^st	457	36.3%
2023	51.88	226^th	459	50.8%

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Rank History for White students at High Plains Community Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.32	292^nd	388	24.7%
2023	43.97	223^rd	385	42.1%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for High Plains Community Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	116
2002	42	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	42
2003	42	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	42
2004	49	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	50
2005	75	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	78
2006	65	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	70
2007	66	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	70
2008	67	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	72
2009	60	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	62
2010	55	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	56
2011	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	50
2012	48	0	0	4	0	0	0	52
2013	57	0	0	5	0	0	0	62
2014	54	2	0	6	0	0	0	62
2015	64	1	0	5	4	0	0	74
2016	53	0	0	11	0	0	0	64
2017	51	0	0	10	3	0	0	64
2018	62	0	0	14	0	0	0	76
2019	79	0	0	10	0	0	0	89
2020	139	0	0	17	0	0	0	156
2021	128	0	0	17	0	0	0	145
2022	109	0	0	13	0	0	0	122
2023	110	0	0	11	0	0	0	121

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 High Plains Community Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	116	11.6	10.0	49.1
2002	42	5.5	7.6	50
2003	42	5.5	7.6	50
2004	50	5.4	9.3	48
2005	78	7.8	10.0	37.2
2006	70	6.7	10.4	38.6
2007	70	7.0	10.0	41.4
2008	72	7.5	9.6	44.4
2009	62	7.5	8.3	35.5
2010	56	6.5	8.5	44.6
2011	50	6.4	7.8	44
2012	52	6.3	8.2	53.8
2013	62	6.3	9.8	45.2
2014	62	6.1	10.0	50
2015	74	7.0	10.5	52.7
2016	64	6.0	10.6	51.6
2017	64	6.2	10.1	48.4
2018	76	7.2	10.4	31.6
2019	89	7.2	12.2	41.6
2020	156	12.0	13.0	43.6
2021	145	12.0	12.0	46.9
2022	122	10.7	11.3	27.9
2023	121	12.6	9.5	31.4

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 High Plains Community Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	116	11.6	10.0	49.1
2002	42	5.5	7.6	50
2003	42	5.5	7.6	50
2004	50	5.4	9.3	48
2005	78	7.8	10.0	37.2
2006	70	6.7	10.4	38.6
2007	70	7.0	10.0	41.4
2008	72	7.5	9.6	44.4
2009	62	7.5	8.3	35.5
2010	56	6.5	8.5	44.6
2011	50	6.4	7.8	44
2012	52	6.3	8.2	53.8
2013	62	6.3	9.8	45.2
2014	62	6.1	10.0	50
2015	74	7.0	10.5	52.7
2016	64	6.0	10.6	51.6
2017	64	6.2	10.1	48.4
2018	76	7.2	10.4	31.6
2019	89	7.2	12.2	41.6
2020	156	12.0	13.0	43.6
2021	145	12.0	12.0	46.9
2022	122	10.7	11.3	27.9
2023	121	12.6	9.5	31.4

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 High Plains Community Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$430 (1.5%)	$23,141 (79.9%)	$28,948
2020	$764 (3.6%)	$17,560 (83.8%)	$20,967
2021	$1,563 (7.2%)	$17,528 (80.2%)	$21,847
2022	$1,469 (6.1%)	$19,337 (80.7%)	$23,956
2023	$1,237 (4.6%)	$21,717 (80.0%)	$27,153

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Plains Community Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	121	36%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	79	110	39.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.6%	31.4%	10.2%

Schools Near High Plains Community Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS 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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
High Plains Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 W Pearl St	Clarks	68628	Merrick County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 548-2216	121	13	9.5	31.4%	110 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.9	226^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.8%		39.7	291^st of 457 public elementary schools	36.3%	65	59.0		55.0	58.0	65.0			63.0		$27,153	$1,237	$21,717
Central City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1711 15th Ave	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 946-3057	307	23	13.3	43.0%	280 (91.2%)	5 (1.6%)	15 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	61.8	179^th of 459 public elementary schools	61.0%		54.2	210^th of 457 public elementary schools	54.0%	31	79.0	64.0			59.0	55.0				$17,640	$1,544	$13,388
Fullerton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 536-2431	164	14	12.1	29.9%	155 (94.5%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	72.9	115^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.9%		63.9	155^th of 457 public elementary schools	66.1%	40	72.0	50.0	58.0	71.0	84.0		84.0	80.0	91.0	$19,775	$1,457	$15,054
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	341 S Kimmel	Osceola	68651	Polk County	Osceola Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 747-2091	119	11	11.0	34.5%	101 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)								(n/a)	80.0				48.0					$25,549	$1,179	$20,924
Cross County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1270 123rd Road	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 764-5521	169	16	10.5	31.4%	160 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.8	178^th of 459 public elementary schools	61.2%		78.9	74^th of 457 public elementary schools	83.8%	104		65.0	58.0		40.0	74.0	81.0		84.0	$22,257	$612	$17,880
Twin River Elementary-Genoa	Public	PK, KG-6	816 Willard Ave	Genoa	68640	Nance County	Twin River Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 993-2510	219	21	10.4	38.4%	197 (90.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	47.5	254^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.7%		38.6	297^th of 457 public elementary schools	35.0%	43	61.0	44.0	49.0	61.0	81.0	60.0	57.0	57.0	73.0	$26,734	$759	$21,253

Frequently Asked Questions about High Plains Community Elementary School

How many students attend High Plains Community Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 121 students attended High Plains Community Elementary School.

What district is High Plains Community Elementary School in?

High Plains Community Schools

What schools do graduates of High Plains Community Elementary School attend?

Students who attend High Plains Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School

Is High Plains Community Elementary School a good school?

High Plains Community Elementary School ranks 226^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of High Plains Community Elementary School?

Students at High Plains Community Elementary School are 91% White, 9% Hispanic.

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