Adams Central Elementary School

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Adams Central Elementary School ranks 93 rd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Adams Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hastings, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with 499 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Nebraska, delivering strong academic outcomes for its students.

Adams Central Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to nearby schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest a strong investment in the education of its students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Doniphan-Trumbull Elementary and Kenesaw Elementary, Adams Central Elementary School emerges as a standout institution, with higher statewide rankings and better proficiency rates in core subjects. The school's consistent high performance, particularly for female students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is a testament to its commitment to providing an excellent education for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901

(402) 463-0040

District: Adams Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 459 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: 14.6

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adams Central Elementary School ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Central Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Adams Central Elementary School employs 34.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Adams Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Central Elementary School 93^rd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Adams Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Adams Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Central Public Schools 33^rd of 212 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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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

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

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

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

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 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 (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	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	499	34	14.6	20.6%	466 (93.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	76.2	93^rd of 459 public elementary schools	79.7%		69.3	122^nd of 457 public elementary schools	73.3%	29	79.0	64.0	64.0	67.0	76.0	64.0	85.0	79.0	91.0	$13,340	$583	$11,404
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	332	26	12.8	49.1%	241 (72.6%)	4 (1.2%)	77 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.4%)	41.5	290^th of 459 public elementary schools	36.8%		47.5	247^th of 457 public elementary schools	46.0%	43	45.0	54.0	52.0		42.0	63.0	61.0		82.0	$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	299	27	11.2	74.6%	162 (54.2%)	3 (1.0%)	111 (37.1%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	19	387^th of 459 public elementary schools	15.7%		12.9	408^th of 457 public elementary schools	10.7%	21	74.0	35.0	39.0		37.0	11.0	24.0		59.0	$17,089	$2,165	$13,217
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	332	27	12.2	37.7%	252 (75.9%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (18.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.2%)	34.3	338^th of 459 public elementary schools	26.4%		27.7	349^th of 457 public elementary schools	23.6%	11	64.0	50.0	42.0		49.0	56.0	48.0		68.0	$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	307	26	11.7	45.3%	203 (66.1%)	3 (1.0%)	87 (28.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	34.1	339^th of 459 public elementary schools	26.1%		20.4	376^th of 457 public elementary schools	17.7%	37	54.0	41.0	58.0		31.0	46.0	64.0		76.0	$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	249	22	11.4	66.3%	135 (54.2%)	2 (0.8%)	89 (35.7%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.8%)	11.4	422^nd of 459 public elementary schools	8.1%		11.1	412^th of 457 public elementary schools	9.8%	10	39.0	41.0	29.0		30.0	24.0	45.0		61.0	$18,243	$2,512	$13,635
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	142	15	9.7	31.0%	135 (95.1%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.3	143^rd of 459 public elementary schools	68.8%		42.8	276^th of 457 public elementary schools	39.6%	133	73.0	72.0	60.0		57.0	67.0		78.0		$20,833	$1,625	$15,606
Doniphan-Trumbull Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	302 W Plum	Doniphan	68832	Hall County	Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 845-2730	240	22	10.9	17.9%	216 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	54.4	217^th of 459 public elementary schools	52.7%		48.7	243^rd of 457 public elementary schools	46.8%	26	63.0	55.0	52.0	65.0	52.0	60.0		83.0	75.0	$22,469	$2,017	$17,631
Blue Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 S Sycamore	Blue Hill	68930	Webster County	Blue Hill Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 756-2085	176	16	11.3	28.4%	171 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	50.5	236^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.6%		71.4	108^th of 457 public elementary schools	76.4%	128	55.0	64.0	46.0	64.0	59.0	50.0	65.0		84.0	$20,101	$1,281	$17,180
Silver Lake Elementary School-Bladen	Public	PK, KG-6	401 Webster	Bladen	68928	Webster County	Silver Lake Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 756-1311	123	14	8.6	43.1%	119 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	56.0				37.0					$29,649	$1,990	$24,146

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

How many students attend Adams Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Adams Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Adams Central Elementary School?

Students at Adams Central Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Adams Central Elementary School a good school?

Adams Central Elementary School ranks 93^rd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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