Atkinson Elementary School

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Atkinson Elementary School ranks 176 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Atkinson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Atkinson, Nebraska, part of the West Holt Public Schools district. With 205 students, Atkinson Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grade levels.

Notably, Atkinson Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 42.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. However, these students perform exceptionally well, with Atkinson ranking in the top 5-20 Nebraska elementary schools for this subgroup in recent years. In comparison, the nearby O'Neill Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School have similar student-teacher ratios and free/reduced-price lunch rates, but Atkinson Elementary generally outperforms these schools on standardized tests and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate.

However, Atkinson Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.3% in 2020-2021 to 21.5% in 2022-2023, which the school may need to address to maintain its strong academic performance. Additionally, the school's ranking for white students has declined in recent years, which may warrant further investigation. Overall, Atkinson Elementary School is a high-performing elementary school that consistently outperforms the state average and many of its nearby peers, providing an excellent education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713-0457

(402) 925-5483

District: West Holt Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,294

Students who attend Atkinson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Holt High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atkinson Elementary School ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.54. (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 (89.4%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Atkinson Elementary School employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atkinson Elementary School is $19,294.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atkinson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Atkinson Elementary School 176^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Atkinson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

West Holt Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks West Holt Public Schools 30^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atkinson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	37.46	402^nd	478	15.9%
2009	42.02	372^nd	471	21.0%
2010	43.10	358^th	502	28.7%
2011	46.74	269^th	473	43.1%
2012	62.33	166^th	480	65.4%
2013	59.84	186^th	485	61.6%
2014	62.05	173^rd	483	64.2%
2015	60.27	191^st	488	60.9%
2016	66.24	138^th	480	71.3%
2017	80.88	59^th	459	87.1%
2018	85.06	41^st	450	90.9%
2019	84.27	49^th	452	89.2%
2021	78.69	69^th	442	84.4%
2022	72.69	99^th	457	78.3%
2023	68.58	141^st	459	69.3%
2024	62.54	176^th	428	58.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	79.22	38^th	281	86.5%
2019	92.85	2^nd	298	99.3%
2021	94.65	5^th	264	98.1%
2022	85.89	15^th	259	94.2%
2023	85.23	20^th	312	93.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	88.05	22^nd	341	93.5%
2019	85.92	32^nd	349	90.8%
2021	76.04	57^th	318	82.1%
2022	68.32	93^rd	337	72.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	70.22	81^st	347	76.7%
2019	61.91	130^th	367	64.6%
2021	54.14	149^th	328	54.6%
2022	68.86	94^th	356	73.6%
2023	60.12	137^th	366	62.6%

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Rank History for White students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	84.07	36^th	391	90.8%
2019	79.67	52^nd	391	86.7%
2021	73.60	65^th	368	82.3%
2022	68.92	90^th	388	76.8%
2023	63.50	127^th	385	67.0%
2024	45.43	170^th	261	34.9%

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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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	154	5	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	163
2008	142	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	147
2009	139	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	143
2010	119	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	124
2011	155	0	0	2	0	0	0	157
2012	122	0	0	36	0	1	0	159
2013	184	0	0	5	0	0	0	189
2014	191	0	0	6	0	1	0	198
2015	198	2	0	10	0	0	0	210
2016	212	1	0	12	0	0	0	225
2017	226	1	0	11	0	0	0	238
2018	226	4	0	10	0	0	0	240
2019	200	3	0	15	0	0	0	218
2020	188	2	1	24	0	0	1	216
2021	181	2	1	20	0	0	0	204
2022	179	2	2	19	0	0	0	202
2023	182	2	2	17	0	0	2	205
2024	178	2	0	15	0	0	4	199

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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	163	15.5	10.5	56.4
2008	147	15.4	9.5	57.1
2009	143	15.3	9.3	46.9
2010	124	11.2	10.9	33.9
2011	157	15.2	10.3	28
2012	159	14.1	11.2	46.5
2013	189	15.3	12.3	53.4
2014	198	16.6	11.8	44.9
2015	210	18.0	11.6	45.2
2016	225	20.0	11.2	34.7
2017	238	20.2	11.7	30.3
2018	240	20.0	11.9	37.9
2019	218	19.8	10.9	43.1
2020	216	19.7	10.9	45.8
2021	204	19.9	10.2	47.5
2022	202	19.8	10.1	44.1
2023	205	19.3	10.5	42.9
2024	199	19.1	10.3	48.7

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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	163	15.5	10.5	56.4
2008	147	15.4	9.5	57.1
2009	143	15.3	9.3	46.9
2010	124	11.2	10.9	33.9
2011	157	15.2	10.3	28
2012	159	14.1	11.2	46.5
2013	189	15.3	12.3	53.4
2014	198	16.6	11.8	44.9
2015	210	18.0	11.6	45.2
2016	225	20.0	11.2	34.7
2017	238	20.2	11.7	30.3
2018	240	20.0	11.9	37.9
2019	218	19.8	10.9	43.1
2020	216	19.7	10.9	45.8
2021	204	19.9	10.2	47.5
2022	202	19.8	10.1	44.1
2023	205	19.3	10.5	42.9
2024	199	19.1	10.3	48.7

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 Atkinson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$514 (3.0%)	$14,727 (86.9%)	$16,952
2020	$689 (4.0%)	$14,718 (85.9%)	$17,135
2021	$746 (3.8%)	$16,831 (86.4%)	$19,491
2022	$1,904 (9.3%)	$16,625 (81.5%)	$20,394
2023	$1,020 (5.3%)	$16,389 (84.9%)	$19,294

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atkinson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 141^st of 459 Elementary schools	19.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)	62	87	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Holt Public Schools)	63	87	24%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atkinson Elementary School)	74	72	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Holt Public Schools)	75	72	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)	66	41	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt Public Schools)	68	41	27%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson Elementary School)	80	49	31%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Holt Public Schools)	81	49	32%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)	69	51	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt Public Schools)	72	51	21%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson Elementary School)	73	82	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Holt Public Schools)	71	82	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Atkinson Elementary School)	85	79	6%
5th Grade Science (West Holt Public Schools)	86	79	7%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)	79	84	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt Public Schools)	80	84	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson Elementary School)	83	84	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Holt Public Schools)	83	84	1%
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	218	205	6%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	15	17	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	200	182	9%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	42.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Atkinson 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
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 N Main	Atkinson	68713	Holt County	West Holt Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 925-5483	199	19	10.3	48.7%	178 (89.4%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	62.5	176^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.9%		68.6	141^st of 459 public elementary schools	69.3%	35	$19,294	$1,020	$16,389
West Holt Little Paws Preschool	Public	PK	1000 N Main Street	Atkinson	68713	Holt County	West Holt Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 925-2848	30	2	15.0	46.7%	27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Stuart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	404 E 2nd	Stuart	68780	Holt County	Stuart Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 924-3302	122	10	11.6	51.6%	115 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	$19,548	$542	$16,798
O'Neill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 N 4th	Oneill	68763	Holt County	O'Neill Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 336-1400	461	38	12.0	52.7%	342 (74.2%)	2 (0.4%)	100 (21.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	47.1	263^rd of 428 public elementary schools	38.6%		53.6	221^st of 459 public elementary schools	51.9%	42	$16,048	$1,642	$13,186

Frequently Asked Questions about Atkinson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Atkinson Elementary School?

Students at Atkinson Elementary School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Atkinson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Atkinson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Holt High School

Is Atkinson Elementary School a good school?

Atkinson Elementary School ranks 176^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Atkinson Elementary School in?

West Holt Public Schools

How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Atkinson Elementary School.

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