Thayer Central Elementary

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Thayer Central Elementary ranks 106 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thayer Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hebron, Nebraska, serving around 250 students in grades PK-6. This school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 80% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages around 58%. Thayer Central Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Nebraska elementary schools for several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's exceptional performance extends across different student subgroups, with high rankings for both female and male students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Thayer Central Elementary's success may be attributed to factors such as its relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased spending per student over the years. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area that may need to be addressed to maintain its strong academic standards.

Compared to nearby schools, Meridian Elementary School and Deshler Elementary School, Thayer Central Elementary outperforms them in both academic performance and statewide ranking. For example, Thayer Central's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was over 80%, compared to 67% at Meridian and 50% at Deshler in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370-0009

(402) 768-7287

District: Thayer Central Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,264

Students who attend Thayer Central Elementary usually attend:

High:

Thayer Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thayer Central Elementary ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.33. (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 (96.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thayer Central Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Thayer Central Elementary employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thayer Central Elementary is $18,264.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thayer Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Thayer Central Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Thayer Central Community Schools 100^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Thayer Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	66.97	127^th	418	69.6%
2007	67.61	131^st	430	69.5%
2008	65.10	163^rd	478	65.9%
2009	69.81	77^th	471	83.7%
2010	66.80	129^th	502	74.3%
2011	59.85	184^th	473	61.1%
2012	61.16	175^th	480	63.5%
2013	71.42	106^th	485	78.1%
2014	74.91	86^th	483	82.2%
2015	65.35	153^rd	488	68.6%
2016	72.36	111^th	480	76.9%
2017	75.07	100^th	459	78.2%
2018	79.78	67^th	450	85.1%
2019	69.71	116^th	452	74.3%
2021	79.75	67^th	442	84.8%
2022	79.58	70^th	457	84.7%
2023	77.90	87^th	459	81.0%
2024	72.33	106^th	428	75.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thayer Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.18	32^nd	298	89.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Thayer Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	75.36	62^nd	341	81.8%
2019	67.33	97^th	349	72.2%
2021	78.16	52^nd	318	83.6%
2022	71.04	82^nd	337	75.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Thayer Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	77.60	51^st	347	85.3%
2019	71.56	81^st	367	77.9%
2021	67.68	84^th	328	74.4%
2022	66.75	106^th	356	70.2%

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Rank History for White students at Thayer Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	75.06	68^th	391	82.6%
2019	65.70	112^th	391	71.4%
2021	73.97	63^rd	368	82.9%
2022	73.99	74^th	388	80.9%
2023	70.86	84^th	385	78.2%

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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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by a parent
Friday, October 4, 2019

The first few years were rough but with some communication with teachers my kids and I love this school.. teachers are amazing and caring.. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Thayer Central Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	126	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	131
2003	126	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	131
2004	113	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	117
2005	113	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
2006	112	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	115
2007	106	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
2008	120	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	123
2009	104	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	108
2010	104	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
2011	124	7	3	1	0	0	0	135
2012	123	6	1	3	0	0	0	133
2013	133	7	1	3	0	0	0	144
2014	123	2	0	1	0	0	0	126
2015	137	4	0	1	0	0	0	142
2016	147	2	0	3	0	0	0	152
2017	269	2	1	3	0	0	0	275
2018	273	0	2	8	0	0	2	285
2019	277	3	0	16	0	0	2	298
2020	268	2	0	11	0	0	2	283
2021	248	3	0	11	0	0	0	262
2022	240	3	0	8	0	0	0	251
2023	238	5	0	7	0	0	0	250
2024	231	2	0	7	0	0	0	240

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 Thayer Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	131	8.7	15.1	44.3
2003	131	8.7	15.1	44.3
2004	117	8.2	14.3	37.6
2005	114	9.1	12.5	36.8
2006	115	9.0	12.8	35.7
2007	109	10.5	10.4	36.7
2008	123	9.1	13.5	35.8
2009	108	1.0	108.0	31.5
2010	112	10.8	10.2	33
2011	135	11.0	12.2	29.6
2012	133	9.7	13.6	30.1
2013	144	11.1	12.9	34.7
2014	126	11.9	10.5	30.2
2015	142	12.0	11.8	27.5
2016	152	13.0	11.6	35.5
2017	275	20.3	13.5	31.6
2018	285	18.4	15.4	31.6
2019	298	19.2	15.5	35.2
2020	283	20.2	13.9	33.9
2021	262	20.4	12.8	37.4
2022	251	22.2	11.2	33.9
2023	250	19.0	13.1	36
2024	240	21.5	11.1	38.8

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 Thayer Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	131	8.7	15.1	44.3
2003	131	8.7	15.1	44.3
2004	117	8.2	14.3	37.6
2005	114	9.1	12.5	36.8
2006	115	9.0	12.8	35.7
2007	109	10.5	10.4	36.7
2008	123	9.1	13.5	35.8
2009	108	1.0	108.0	31.5
2010	112	10.8	10.2	33
2011	135	11.0	12.2	29.6
2012	133	9.7	13.6	30.1
2013	144	11.1	12.9	34.7
2014	126	11.9	10.5	30.2
2015	142	12.0	11.8	27.5
2016	152	13.0	11.6	35.5
2017	275	20.3	13.5	31.6
2018	285	18.4	15.4	31.6
2019	298	19.2	15.5	35.2
2020	283	20.2	13.9	33.9
2021	262	20.4	12.8	37.4
2022	251	22.2	11.2	33.9
2023	250	19.0	13.1	36
2024	240	21.5	11.1	38.8

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 Thayer Central Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$531 (4.0%)	$11,591 (86.7%)	$13,373
2020	$688 (4.8%)	$12,180 (85.8%)	$14,203
2021	$978 (6.2%)	$13,519 (85.2%)	$15,871
2022	$1,212 (6.9%)	$14,332 (81.4%)	$17,606
2023	$1,148 (6.3%)	$15,230 (83.4%)	$18,264

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thayer Central Elementary

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 116^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 87^th of 459 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Elementary)	72	86	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Community Schools)	72	86	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Elementary)	67	93	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Community Schools)	67	93	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Elementary)	55	68	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Community Schools)	55	68	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Elementary)	62	76	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Community Schools)	62	76	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Elementary)	51	66	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Community Schools)	51	66	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Elementary)	82	75	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Community Schools)	82	75	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Thayer Central Elementary)	88	88
5th Grade Science (Thayer Central Community Schools)	88	88
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Elementary)	57	67	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Community Schools)	57	67	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Elementary)	57	67	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Community Schools)	57	67	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	250	16.1%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	7	56.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	277	238	14.1%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	36%	0.8%

Schools Near Thayer Central Elementary

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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
Thayer Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1020 Eads Ave	Hebron	68370	Thayer County	Thayer Central Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 768-7287	240	22	11.1	38.8%	231 (96.3%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.3	106^th of 428 public elementary schools	75.2%		77.9	87^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.0%	19	$18,264	$1,148	$15,230
Deshler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1402 3rd St	Deshler	68340	Thayer County	Deshler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 365-7272	127	12	10.8	47.2%	106 (83.5%)	1 (0.8%)	16 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	36.7	302^nd of 428 public elementary schools	29.4%		43.9	278^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.4%	24	$22,688	$396	$20,098
Bruning-Davenport Elementary/Bruning	Public	PK, KG-1	340 Carroll St	Bruning	68322	Thayer County	Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 353-4685	47	4	12.0	34.0%	42 (89.4%)	1 (2.1%)	4 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$33,290	$919	$28,020
Bruning-Davenport Elementary/Davenpt	Public	2-4	106 N Juniper Ave	Davenport	68335	Thayer County	Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 364-2225	40	5	7.7	32.5%	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$33,274	$2,488	$25,649
Meridian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	72380 560th Ave	Daykin	68338	Jefferson County	Meridian Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 446-7265	120	11	11.1	56.7%	112 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	56.1	224^th of 428 public elementary schools	47.7%		55.3	213^th of 459 public elementary schools	53.6%	11	$19,731	$1,384	$16,778
Shickley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	104 E Murray	Shickley	68436	Fillmore County	Shickley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 627-3085	93	14	6.7	30.1%	89 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$28,865	$1,590	$23,575

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