Cross County Elementary School

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Cross County Elementary School ranks 178 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cross County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Stromsburg, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 169 students. The school is part of the Cross County Community Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cross County Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, 84% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in NSCAS Science, compared to the state average of 76%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.5 over the past three years, and a higher spending per student, ranging from $17,525 to $22,482 over the past four years, compared to the surrounding schools like Centennial Elementary School and Osceola Elementary School.

While Cross County Elementary School's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 59th in 2012-2013 to 178th in 2022-2023, indicating that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.67%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. This may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it also suggests that the school may need to continue to innovate and improve to maintain its competitive edge in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1270 123rd Road
Stromsburg, NE 68666-0525

(402) 764-5521

District: Cross County Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,257

Students who attend Cross County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cross County Middle School
High:	Cross County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 169

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cross County Elementary School ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (4.7%), Asian (0.6%). (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 Cross County Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Cross County Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross County Elementary School is $22,257.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cross County Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cross County Elementary School 178^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Cross County Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Cross County Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cross County Community Schools 74^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cross County Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cross County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	36.62	319^th	418	23.7%
2007	40.74	307^th	430	28.6%
2008	61.45	201^st	478	57.9%
2009	50.03	304^th	471	35.5%
2010	63.77	158^th	502	68.5%
2011	59.30	187^th	473	60.5%
2012	51.94	244^th	480	49.2%
2013	79.60	59^th	485	87.8%
2014	75.54	81^st	483	83.2%
2015	78.50	76^th	488	84.4%
2016	76.75	87^th	480	81.9%
2017	65.82	148^th	459	67.8%
2018	75.34	82^nd	450	81.8%
2019	82.72	59^th	452	86.9%
2021	80.13	65^th	442	85.3%
2022	78.91	74^th	457	83.8%
2023	61.78	178^th	459	61.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Cross County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.25	76^th	341	77.7%
2019	83.72	42^nd	349	88.0%
2022	72.07	79^th	337	76.6%
2023	66.31	116^th	349	66.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Cross County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.58	191^st	347	45.0%

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Rank History for White students at Cross County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.67	83^rd	391	78.8%
2019	76.72	65^th	391	83.4%
2021	71.81	76^th	368	79.3%
2022	76.28	66^th	388	83.0%
2023	53.19	180^th	385	53.2%

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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 Cross County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	109	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	111
2003	109	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	111
2004	157	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2005	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
2006	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
2007	141	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	144
2008	152	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	155
2009	182	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	184
2010	180	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	181
2011	173	1	1	2	0	0	177
2012	158	1	1	2	0	0	162
2013	164	1	0	4	0	0	169
2014	165	2	0	4	0	0	171
2015	158	3	0	6	0	0	167
2016	163	3	0	3	0	1	170
2017	183	3	0	11	0	0	197
2018	170	3	0	6	0	0	179
2019	157	2	0	3	0	0	162
2020	161	3	0	5	0	0	169
2021	149	3	0	7	0	0	159
2022	144	0	0	9	0	0	153
2023	160	0	1	8	0	0	169

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 Cross County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	111	8.6	12.9	21.6
2003	111	8.6	12.9	21.6
2004	157	11.9	13.2	28
2005	162	10.4	15.6	27.2
2006	154	10.1	15.2	30.5
2007	144	10.1	14.3	38.2
2008	155	10.8	14.4	44.5
2009	184	12.3	15.0	36.4
2010	181	12.4	14.5	34.8
2011	177	12.0	14.6	36.2
2012	162	12.0	13.4	33.3
2013	169	13.2	12.7	37.3
2014	171	13.2	12.9	32.2
2015	167	14.0	11.9	34.1
2016	170	14.0	12.1	29.4
2017	197	14.1	13.9	39.6
2018	179	15.1	11.8	41.3
2019	162	15.8	10.2	38.3
2020	169	15.8	10.6	34.9
2021	159	16.2	9.7	30.8
2022	153	15.3	9.9	27.5
2023	169	16.0	10.5	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 Cross County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	111	8.6	12.9	21.6
2003	111	8.6	12.9	21.6
2004	157	11.9	13.2	28
2005	162	10.4	15.6	27.2
2006	154	10.1	15.2	30.5
2007	144	10.1	14.3	38.2
2008	155	10.8	14.4	44.5
2009	184	12.3	15.0	36.4
2010	181	12.4	14.5	34.8
2011	177	12.0	14.6	36.2
2012	162	12.0	13.4	33.3
2013	169	13.2	12.7	37.3
2014	171	13.2	12.9	32.2
2015	167	14.0	11.9	34.1
2016	170	14.0	12.1	29.4
2017	197	14.1	13.9	39.6
2018	179	15.1	11.8	41.3
2019	162	15.8	10.2	38.3
2020	169	15.8	10.6	34.9
2021	159	16.2	9.7	30.8
2022	153	15.3	9.9	27.5
2023	169	16.0	10.5	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 Cross County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$374 (2.1%)	$15,929 (87.7%)	$18,162
2020	$676 (3.9%)	$15,033 (85.8%)	$17,525
2021	$804 (4.0%)	$17,125 (85.9%)	$19,926
2022	$689 (3.1%)	$19,821 (88.2%)	$22,482
2023	$612 (2.7%)	$17,880 (80.3%)	$22,257

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 178^th of 459 Elementary schools	25.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cross County Elementary School)	73	73
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cross County Community Schools)	73	73
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cross County Elementary School)	74	40	34%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cross County Community Schools)	74	40	34%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cross County Elementary School)	68	65	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cross County Community Schools)	68	65	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cross County Elementary School)	72	74	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cross County Community Schools)	72	74	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cross County Elementary School)	58	58
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cross County Community Schools)	58	58
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cross County Elementary School)	84	81	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cross County Community Schools)	84	81	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Cross County Elementary School)	89	84	5%
5th Grade Science (Cross County Community Schools)	89	84	5%
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	162	169	4.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	157	160	1.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	31.4%	6.9%

Schools Near Cross County 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
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
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
Shelby - Rising City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 N Walnut	Shelby	68662	Polk County	Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 527-5946	212	19	11.1	29.2%	165 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	51.6	229^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.1%		40.6	289^th of 457 public elementary schools	36.8%	60	64.0	53.0	73.0		47.0	53.0	66.0		80.0	$21,058	$1,018	$16,539
York Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Washington Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 362-6655	594	42	14.2	49.5%	459 (77.3%)	11 (1.9%)	83 (14.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.2%)	43.1	282^nd of 459 public elementary schools	38.6%		42.1	281^st of 457 public elementary schools	38.5%	1	55.0	47.0	52.0		54.0	52.0	64.0		84.0	$12,172	$914	$10,080
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
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 534-2321	248	22	12.3	39.1%	229 (92.3%)	5 (2.0%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	74.3	106^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.9%		64.6	149^th of 457 public elementary schools	67.4%	43	60.0	68.0	58.0		70.0	82.0	93.0		97.0	$21,987	$1,808	$16,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross County Elementary School

Is Cross County Elementary School a good school?

Cross County Elementary School ranks 178^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Cross County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cross County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cross County Middle School
High : Cross County High School

How many students attend Cross County Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Cross County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cross County Elementary School?

Students at Cross County Elementary School are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Cross County Elementary School in?

Cross County Community Schools

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