Adams Central Elementary School

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Adams Central Elementary School ranks 67 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Adams Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hastings, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 499 students. The school is part of the Adams Central Public Schools district, which is ranked 19 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Adams Central Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, ranking 67th out of 428 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 76.32% compared to the state average of 58.91%. The school also excels in supporting different student subgroups, ranking 39th out of 203 Nebraska elementary schools for female students and 28th out of 203 for male students in the 2023-2024 school year.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 3.8% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, it remains lower than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, such as Wood River Elementary and Blue Hill Elementary, which also perform well, Adams Central Elementary School consistently ranks higher in the state. The Hastings Public Schools district, which includes several other elementary schools, generally underperforms compared to Adams Central Elementary School and the state averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901

(402) 463-0040

District: Adams Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,340

Students who attend Adams Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Adams Central Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adams Central Elementary School ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.76. (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 (91.4%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Central Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Adams Central Elementary School employs 34.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Central Elementary School is $13,340.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adams Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Central Elementary School 67^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Adams Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Adams Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Central Public Schools 19^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Adams Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Adams Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	78.15	83^rd	452	81.6%
2021	73.93	94^th	442	78.7%
2022	69.30	122^nd	457	73.3%
2023	76.24	93^rd	459	79.7%
2024	80.76	67^th	428	84.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	83.60	21^st	298	93.0%
2021	76.92	32^nd	264	87.9%
2022	76.09	35^th	259	86.5%
2023	78.48	42^nd	312	86.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Adams Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	75.82	69^th	349	80.2%
2021	74.30	65^th	318	79.6%
2022	72.22	78^th	337	76.9%
2023	72.72	83^rd	349	76.2%
2024	75.35	39^th	203	80.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Adams Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	70.28	91^st	367	75.2%
2021	65.16	95^th	328	71.0%
2022	58.63	149^th	356	58.1%
2023	74.41	84^th	366	77.0%
2024	80.91	28^th	203	86.2%

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Rank History for White students at Adams Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	69.95	95^th	391	75.7%
2021	64.99	100^th	368	72.8%
2022	58.23	144^th	388	62.9%
2023	66.54	110^th	385	71.4%
2024	72.51	64^th	261	75.5%

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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 Adams Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	431	2	2	16	4	0	1	456
2020	435	1	2	11	3	1	3	456
2021	435	2	0	15	0	0	12	464
2022	452	1	0	20	0	0	15	488
2023	466	1	0	18	0	0	14	499
2024	455	2	0	27	0	0	14	498

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 Adams Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	456	31.3	14.5	25
2020	456	30.7	14.8	24.3
2021	464	32.7	14.1	23.1
2022	488	33.2	14.6	24.4
2023	499	34.1	14.6	20.6
2024	498	34.3	14.5	18.3

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 Adams Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	456	31.3	14.5	25
2020	456	30.7	14.8	24.3
2021	464	32.7	14.1	23.1
2022	488	33.2	14.6	24.4
2023	499	34.1	14.6	20.6
2024	498	34.3	14.5	18.3

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 Adams Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$238 (1.9%)	$10,330 (84.5%)	$12,224
2020	$307 (2.5%)	$10,548 (86.1%)	$12,255
2021	$174 (1.4%)	$11,055 (87.4%)	$12,655
2022	$280 (2.3%)	$10,714 (86.7%)	$12,354
2023	$583 (4.4%)	$11,404 (85.5%)	$13,340

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 93^rd of 459 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Elementary School)	69	79	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Public Schools)	69	79	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Elementary School)	76	76
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Public Schools)	76	76
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Elementary School)	68	64	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Public Schools)	68	64	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Elementary School)	67	64	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Public Schools)	67	64	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Elementary School)	64	64
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Public Schools)	64	64
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Elementary School)	75	85	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Public Schools)	75	85	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Adams Central Elementary School)	93	91	2%
5th Grade Science (Adams Central Public Schools)	93	91	2%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Elementary School)	57	67	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Central Public Schools)	57	67	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Elementary School)	59	79	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adams Central Public Schools)	59	79	20%
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	456	499	9.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	16	18	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	431	466	8.1%
Two or More Races	1	14	1300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	20.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Adams Central 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
Adams Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	975 S Adams Central Ave	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Adams Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 463-0040	498	34	14.5	18.3%	455 (91.4%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	80.8	67^th of 428 public elementary schools	84.3%		76.2	93^rd of 459 public elementary schools	79.7%	26	$13,340	$583	$11,404
Adams Central Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	512 N Brass Ave	Juniata	68955	Adams County	Adams Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 751-2245	99	5	19.6	14.1%	95 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 W 9th St	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7540	324	27	11.9	57.7%	237 (73.1%)	3 (0.9%)	72 (22.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	43.1	279^th of 428 public elementary schools	34.8%		41.5	290^th of 459 public elementary schools	36.8%	11	$14,482	$1,469	$11,343
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	720 S Franklin	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7589	304	27	11.1	91.1%	161 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (36.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.9%)	23.3	346^th of 428 public elementary schools	19.2%		19	387^th of 459 public elementary schools	15.7%	41	$17,089	$2,165	$13,217
Morton Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1515 West 8th Street	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 461-7545	413	12	33.9	28.6%	338 (81.8%)	6 (1.5%)	53 (12.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	8 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Raymond A Watson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1720 N Crane	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7593	337	28	12.0	50.7%	242 (71.8%)	2 (0.6%)	62 (18.4%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.5%)	36.2	305^th of 428 public elementary schools	28.7%		34.3	338^th of 459 public elementary schools	26.4%	33	$16,451	$1,880	$12,904
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	828 N Hastings Ave	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7584	294	26	11.1	61.2%	174 (59.2%)	4 (1.4%)	100 (34.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	23.5	345^th of 428 public elementary schools	19.4%		34.1	339^th of 459 public elementary schools	26.1%	6	$15,505	$1,839	$11,804
Alcott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	313 N Cedar	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7580	270	23	11.8	78.5%	147 (54.4%)	2 (0.7%)	93 (34.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.5%)	16.4	372^nd of 428 public elementary schools	13.1%		11.4	422^nd of 459 public elementary schools	8.1%	50	$18,243	$2,512	$13,635
Esu #9 Preschool Home Base Prg	Public	PK	5807 Osborne Drive West	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Educational Service Unit 09	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 463-5611	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kenesaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 N 5th Ave	Kenesaw	68956	Adams County	Kenesaw Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 752-3215	145	13	11.5	29.7%	136 (93.8%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.5	113^th of 428 public elementary schools	73.6%		68.3	143^rd of 459 public elementary schools	68.8%	30	$20,833	$1,625	$15,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Central Elementary School

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What schools do graduates of Adams Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Adams Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Adams Central Junior-Senior High School

Is Adams Central Elementary School a good school?

Adams Central Elementary School ranks 67^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Adams Central Elementary School?

Students at Adams Central Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Adams Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 498 students attended Adams Central Elementary School.

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