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Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Summary:

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Elmwood, Nebraska, with 330 students. The school is part of the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools district, which is ranked 16th out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, with a statewide ranking between 27th and 57th over the past 10 years and a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a standout, with students consistently outperforming the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.25% of 3rd graders and 63.04% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91% and 57.43%, respectively. In Mathematics, 89.58% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 60.65%. Additionally, Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Elementary At Bennet, Robinson Elementary School, Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School, and Waverly Intermediate School, Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is a high-performing school, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and higher spending per student ($13,273 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is lower than the state average, it is still an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 400 West F St
       Elmwood, NE  68349-6074

(402) 994-2125

District: Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,273 Help


Students who attend Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.6%
Hispanic:
0.9%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is $13,273.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools 16th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.03 136th 418 67.5%
2007 76.27 71st 430 83.5%
2008 54.97 273rd 478 42.9%
2009 58.00 223rd 471 52.7%
2010 45.29 330th 502 34.3%
2011 52.79 235th 473 50.3%
2012 71.74 101st 480 79.0%
2013 72.14 96th 485 80.2%
2014 78.00 71st 483 85.3%
2015 78.50 77th 488 84.2%
2016 88.13 27th 480 94.4%
2017 85.93 29th 459 93.7%
2018 89.65 28th 450 93.8%
2019 85.97 37th 452 91.8%
2021 86.46 34th 442 92.3%
2022 84.25 49th 457 89.3%
2023 88.18 27th 459 94.1%
2024 82.27 57th 428 86.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.67 27th 341 92.1%
2019 79.24 61st 349 82.5%
2021 81.48 38th 318 88.1%
2022 77.92 54th 337 84.0%
2023 85.74 32nd 349 90.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.78 40th 347 88.5%
2019 84.54 41st 367 88.8%
2021 84.30 32nd 328 90.2%
2022 82.10 42nd 356 88.2%
2023 81.02 58th 366 84.2%
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Rank History for White students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.33 35th 391 91.0%
2019 79.58 53rd 391 86.4%
2021 82.05 42nd 368 88.6%
2022 77.28 59th 388 84.8%
2023 84.77 33rd 385 91.4%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1992 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1993 87 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1994 78 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1995 86 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1996 86 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1997 67 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 187 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 184 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 190
2000 199 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2001 208 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2002 218 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 218 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 226 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 238 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2006 226 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 218 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 225
2008 220 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 224
2009 211 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 208 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2011 226 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 229
2012 215 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 222
2013 199 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 205
2014 208 1 0 1 3 0 1 0 214
2015 214 1 0 1 3 0 1 0 220
2016 239 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 245
2017 255 3 1 0 1 2 4 0 266
2018 277 2 3 0 1 1 2 0 286
2019 298 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 304
2020 301 4 2 4 0 1 2 0 314
2021 318 1 5 3 1 1 2 0 331
2022 315 1 5 3 0 1 3 0 328
2023 321 0 3 3 0 1 2 0 330
2024 328 1 2 3 0 1 1 0 336

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 Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 96 7.5 12.8 9.4
1992 91 7.4 12.2 12.1
1993 88 7.3 12.1 11.4
1994 80 7.4 10.8 11.3
1995 87 7.3 11.9 13.8
1996 87 7.3 11.9 13.8
1997 69 6.6 10.5 11.6
1998 192 14.1 13.6 20.8
1999 190 16.2 11.7 15.9
2000 203 16.1 12.6 20.7
2001 210 16.4 12.8 16.7
2002 222 16.7 13.3 24.8
2003 222 16.7 13.3 24.8
2004 227 18.1 12.5 24.7
2005 243 18.1 13.4 25.5
2006 233 18.6 12.5 22.3
2007 225 18.0 12.5 22.7
2008 224 18.0 12.4 22.3
2009 216 17.0 12.7 22.7
2010 211 17.1 12.3 20.4
2011 229 17.0 13.4 20.1
2012 222 17.0 13.0 19.4
2013 205 17.5 11.7 25.4
2014 214 17.7 12.0 31.3
2015 220 18.0 12.2 22.7
2016 245 19.0 12.8 17.1
2017 266 20.1 13.2 16.2
2018 286 21.5 13.2 11.9
2019 304 21.8 13.8 13.8
2020 314 20.8 15.0 16.2
2021 331 21.8 15.1 20.8
2022 328 20.8 15.7 19.2
2023 330 21.8 15.0 17.6
2024 336 21.8 15.3 17.9

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 Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 96 7.5 12.8 9.4
1992 91 7.4 12.2 12.1
1993 88 7.3 12.1 11.4
1994 80 7.4 10.8 11.3
1995 87 7.3 11.9 13.8
1996 87 7.3 11.9 13.8
1997 69 6.6 10.5 11.6
1998 192 14.1 13.6 20.8
1999 190 16.2 11.7 15.9
2000 203 16.1 12.6 20.7
2001 210 16.4 12.8 16.7
2002 222 16.7 13.3 24.8
2003 222 16.7 13.3 24.8
2004 227 18.1 12.5 24.7
2005 243 18.1 13.4 25.5
2006 233 18.6 12.5 22.3
2007 225 18.0 12.5 22.7
2008 224 18.0 12.4 22.3
2009 216 17.0 12.7 22.7
2010 211 17.1 12.3 20.4
2011 229 17.0 13.4 20.1
2012 222 17.0 13.0 19.4
2013 205 17.5 11.7 25.4
2014 214 17.7 12.0 31.3
2015 220 18.0 12.2 22.7
2016 245 19.0 12.8 17.1
2017 266 20.1 13.2 16.2
2018 286 21.5 13.2 11.9
2019 304 21.8 13.8 13.8
2020 314 20.8 15.0 16.2
2021 331 21.8 15.1 20.8
2022 328 20.8 15.7 19.2
2023 330 21.8 15.0 17.6
2024 336 21.8 15.3 17.9

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 Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $435 (3.7%) $9,934 (83.5%) $11,903
2020 $640 (5.2%) $10,236 (82.5%) $12,408
2021 $685 (5.8%) $9,682 (82.2%) $11,773
2022 $1,085 (8.5%) $10,164 (79.4%) $12,800
2023 $784 (5.9%) $10,896 (82.1%) $13,273

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood-Murdock 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 37th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 459 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)8488
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)8488
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)6967
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)6967
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5550
 5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)7868
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)7868
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)7989
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)7989
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)7386
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)7386
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)7096
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)7096
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)87100
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)87100
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)6167
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)6167
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students304330
 8.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander11
White298321
 7.7%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.8%17.6%
 3.8%

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Students who attend Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School.

Students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School are 98% White.

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School ranks 57th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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