Perkins County Elementary School

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Perkins County Elementary School ranks 158 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Perkins County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Grant, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with an enrollment of around 250 students. The school is part of the Perkins County Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perkins County Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 66%, 61.29%, and 61% proficient or better in ELA, respectively, compared to the state average of 58.91%, 58.98%, and 57.43%. In Mathematics, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 77.14%, 80.65%, and 52% proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state average of 60.65%, 59.96%, and 61.1%. The school's 5th-grade students also scored 85% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 82.59%. Compared to the nearby Prairie View School, Perkins County Elementary School generally outperforms in both ELA and Mathematics across the grade levels.

However, Perkins County Elementary School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 4.6% in 2020-2021 to 21.5% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the 21.1% chronic absenteeism rate reported for the nearby Prairie View School. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased from $16,887 in 2019-2020 to $19,178 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the $17,276 per-student spending reported for Prairie View School in 2022-2023. These factors, along with the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggest that Perkins County Elementary School is a high-performing school within its district, but the rising chronic absenteeism rates and potential socioeconomic disparities within the community are areas that warrant further attention and targeted interventions.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

419 Logan Ave
Grant, NE 69140-0809

(308) 352-4313

District: Perkins County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
158^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,178

Students who attend Perkins County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

10.7%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perkins County Elementary School ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.6. (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 (87.2%), Hispanic (10.7%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perkins County Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Perkins County Elementary School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perkins County Elementary School is $19,178.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Perkins County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Perkins County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perkins County Schools 54^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perkins County Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Perkins County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2007	43.35	296^th	430	31.2%
2008	23.48	450^th	478	5.9%
2009	25.40	443^rd	471	5.9%
2010	42.29	364^th	502	27.5%
2011	43.33	285^th	473	39.7%
2012	59.82	182^nd	480	62.1%
2013	49.87	268^th	485	44.7%
2014	69.21	111^th	483	77.0%
2015	68.59	133^rd	488	72.7%
2016	47.45	272^nd	480	43.3%
2017	57.69	197^th	459	57.1%
2018	58.37	177^th	450	60.7%
2019	75.61	91^st	452	79.9%
2021	63.41	142^nd	442	67.9%
2022	81.30	64^th	457	86.0%
2023	63.06	170^th	459	63.0%
2024	64.60	158^th	428	63.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Perkins County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	34.18	244^th	341	28.4%
2019	52.61	159^th	349	54.4%
2021	48.13	162^nd	318	49.1%
2022	84.51	33^rd	337	90.2%
2023	57.17	146^th	349	58.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Perkins County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	51.68	160^th	347	53.9%
2019	73.58	73^rd	367	80.1%
2022	45.26	203^rd	356	43.0%
2023	48.60	188^th	366	48.6%

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Rank History for White students at Perkins County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	50.86	180^th	391	54.0%
2019	64.78	118^th	391	69.8%
2021	50.45	166^th	368	54.9%
2022	75.56	70^th	388	82.0%
2023	51.53	188^th	385	51.2%

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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 Perkins County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	142	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	149
2007	152	0	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	166
2008	151	1	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	164
2009	155	3	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	173
2010	166	3	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	190
2011	161	2	1	16	0	0	0	180
2012	163	4	1	17	7	0	0	192
2013	177	5	1	15	5	0	0	203
2014	180	6	1	14	3	0	0	204
2015	208	4	0	15	3	0	0	230
2016	220	5	0	17	7	0	0	249
2017	223	3	0	14	7	0	0	247
2018	229	2	0	19	2	0	0	252
2019	232	2	0	26	0	0	0	260
2020	219	2	1	24	0	0	0	246
2021	217	1	0	26	0	0	0	244
2022	232	2	0	24	5	0	1	264
2023	225	3	0	21	0	0	1	250
2024	204	3	1	25	0	0	1	234

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 Perkins County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	149	11.9	12.5	41.6
2007	166	17.1	9.7	42.8
2008	164	16.0	10.3	36
2009	173	15.8	10.9	34.7
2010	190	16.1	11.8	36.8
2011	180	16.4	10.9	33.3
2012	192	17.6	10.9	36.5
2013	203	17.0	11.9	36.5
2014	204	16.7	12.2	36.3
2015	230	18.0	12.7	35.7
2016	249	20.0	12.4	34.9
2017	247	20.3	12.1	33.6
2018	252	18.9	13.3	29
2019	260	20.2	12.8	31.5
2020	246	21.1	11.6	34.6
2021	244	20.8	11.7	31.6
2022	264	21.3	12.3	22.7
2023	250	18.4	13.5	34.8
2024	234	19.9	11.7	33.8

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 Perkins County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	149	11.9	12.5	41.6
2007	166	17.1	9.7	42.8
2008	164	16.0	10.3	36
2009	173	15.8	10.9	34.7
2010	190	16.1	11.8	36.8
2011	180	16.4	10.9	33.3
2012	192	17.6	10.9	36.5
2013	203	17.0	11.9	36.5
2014	204	16.7	12.2	36.3
2015	230	18.0	12.7	35.7
2016	249	20.0	12.4	34.9
2017	247	20.3	12.1	33.6
2018	252	18.9	13.3	29
2019	260	20.2	12.8	31.5
2020	246	21.1	11.6	34.6
2021	244	20.8	11.7	31.6
2022	264	21.3	12.3	22.7
2023	250	18.4	13.5	34.8
2024	234	19.9	11.7	33.8

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 Perkins County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$710 (4.3%)	$13,283 (79.6%)	$16,681
2020	$893 (5.3%)	$14,559 (86.2%)	$16,887
2021	$1,420 (7.7%)	$15,565 (84.3%)	$18,473
2022	$1,280 (7.1%)	$14,822 (82.6%)	$17,944
2023	$1,199 (6.3%)	$16,093 (83.9%)	$19,178

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perkins County Elementary 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 91^st of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 170^th of 459 Elementary schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Elementary School)	67	58	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Schools)	67	58	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Elementary School)	74	58	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Schools)	74	58	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Elementary School)	58	60	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Schools)	58	60	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Elementary School)	52	72	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Schools)	52	72	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Elementary School)	75	76	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Schools)	75	76	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Elementary School)	68	81	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Schools)	68	81	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Perkins County Elementary School)	97	100	3%
5th Grade Science (Perkins County Schools)	97	100	3%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Elementary School)	66	40	26%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perkins County Schools)	66	40	26%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Elementary School)	63	70	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Perkins County Schools)	63	70	7%
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	260	250	3.8%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	26	21	19.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	232	225	3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.5%	34.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Perkins County 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
Perkins County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 Logan Ave	Grant	69140	Perkins County	Perkins County Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 352-4313	234	20	11.7	33.8%	204 (87.2%)	3 (1.3%)	25 (10.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	64.6	158^th of 428 public elementary schools	63.1%		63.1	170^th of 459 public elementary schools	63.0%	12	$19,178	$1,199	$16,093
Prairie View School	Public	PK, KG-8	801 East O Street	Ogallala	69153	Keith County	Ogallala Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 284-6087	549	48	11.4	58.3%	443 (80.7%)	6 (1.1%)	85 (15.5%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	61.2	187^th of 428 public elementary schools	56.3%		46.7	260^th of 459 public elementary schools	43.4%	73	$17,276	$1,579	$13,987

Frequently Asked Questions about Perkins County Elementary School

What district is Perkins County Elementary School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Perkins County Elementary School?

Students at Perkins County Elementary School are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Perkins County Elementary School attend?

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

High : Perkins County Junior- Senior High School

How many students attend Perkins County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Perkins County Elementary School.

Is Perkins County Elementary School a good school?

Perkins County Elementary School ranks 158^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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