Axtell Elementary School

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Axtell Elementary School ranks 133 rd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Axtell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 200 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Axtell, Nebraska. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average on academic measures and stands out for its efficient resource allocation and focus on personalized attention for students.

Axtell Elementary School is a standout performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. In 2022-2023, 84% of 3rd graders at Axtell were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 58%. The school also spends significantly more per student than the state average, at $17,934 per student, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, compared to the state average of 14-15 students per teacher. Additionally, Axtell Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.5%) compared to many of the nearby schools, such as Emerson Elementary School and Kearney Education Center in the Kearney Public Schools district, which tend to have higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Holdrege Public Schools, Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools, and Minden Public Schools districts, Axtell Elementary generally outperforms them on academic measures, despite serving a more economically advantaged student population. This suggests the school is effectively utilizing its resources and implementing successful instructional practices to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924-0097

(308) 743-2415

District: Axtell Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,934

Students who attend Axtell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Axtell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

African American:

2.5%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Axtell Elementary School ranks better than 71% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), African American (2.5%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Axtell Elementary School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Axtell Elementary School employs 14.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Axtell Elementary School is $17,934.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Axtell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Elementary School 133^rd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Axtell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Axtell Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Community Schools 41^st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Axtell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	71.56	94^th	418	77.5%
2007	63.71	165^th	430	61.6%
2008	68.43	94^th	478	80.3%
2009	73.34	27^th	471	94.3%
2010	74.73	65^th	502	87.1%
2011	37.89	328^th	473	30.7%
2012	60.77	178^th	480	62.9%
2013	49.76	269^th	485	44.5%
2014	30.57	378^th	483	21.7%
2015	42.08	317^th	488	35.0%
2016	42.51	304^th	480	36.7%
2017	32.15	349^th	459	24.0%
2018	47.55	244^th	450	45.8%
2019	46.83	254^th	452	43.8%
2021	57.47	180^th	442	59.3%
2022	63.09	163^rd	457	64.3%
2023	70.14	133^rd	459	71.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.36	187^th	328	43.0%
2023	48.15	192^nd	366	47.5%

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Rank History for White students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	26.12	313^th	391	19.9%
2019	31.54	289^th	391	26.1%
2021	43.26	209^th	368	43.2%
2022	48.63	190^th	388	51.0%
2023	55.72	167^th	385	56.6%

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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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	139	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	140
1989	157	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	159
1990	149	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	154
1991	159	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	163
1992	157	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	160
1993	173	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	175
1994	153	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	154
1995	150	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	153
1996	150	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	153
1997	148	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	150
1998	158	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	161
1999	169	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	172
2000	169	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	170
2001	175	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
2002	152	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	159
2003	152	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	159
2004	161	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	168
2005	146	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	150
2006	142	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	144
2007	143	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	147
2008	108	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	120
2009	105	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	114
2010	108	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	119
2011	102	2	3	0	0	4	111
2012	123	3	5	0	0	0	131
2013	119	0	3	0	0	2	124
2014	111	1	3	0	0	0	115
2015	103	1	2	0	0	0	106
2016	101	3	1	0	0	0	105
2017	129	1	2	0	0	2	134
2018	132	1	1	0	0	2	136
2019	161	4	0	0	0	2	167
2020	162	3	0	0	0	1	166
2021	166	3	3	0	0	6	178
2022	179	4	6	0	0	4	193
2023	188	5	5	0	0	2	200

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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	140	10.3	13.5	17.1
1989	159	11.5	13.8	8.2
1990	154	12.0	12.8	11
1991	163	12.1	13.4	8.6
1992	160	12.6	12.6	10.6
1993	175	12.1	14.5	12.6
1994	154	12.1	12.7	7.1
1995	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1996	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1997	150	11.5	13.0	4
1998	161	11.5	14.0	6.8
1999	172	11.5	15.0	15.1
2000	170	11.5	14.8	19.4
2001	175	11.5	15.2	20
2002	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2003	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2004	168	13.2	12.7	28.6
2005	150	11.5	13.0	29.3
2006	144	12.0	12.0	29.9
2007	147	11.2	13.1	25.2
2008	120	10.1	11.9	17.5
2009	114	8.0	14.3	19.3
2010	119	8.5	13.9	26.1
2011	111	9.0	12.2	30.6
2012	131	10.1	12.9	34.4
2013	124	10.0	12.3	30.6
2014	115	10.0	11.4	22.6
2015	106	10.0	10.6	28.3
2016	105	9.0	11.6	28.6
2017	134	9.6	13.8	24.6
2018	136	10.1	13.3	22.1
2019	167	12.1	13.7	22.2
2020	166	12.5	13.2	21.7
2021	178	13.6	13.0	29.8
2022	193	13.4	14.3	27.5
2023	200	14.4	13.8	28.5

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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	140	10.3	13.5	17.1
1989	159	11.5	13.8	8.2
1990	154	12.0	12.8	11
1991	163	12.1	13.4	8.6
1992	160	12.6	12.6	10.6
1993	175	12.1	14.5	12.6
1994	154	12.1	12.7	7.1
1995	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1996	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1997	150	11.5	13.0	4
1998	161	11.5	14.0	6.8
1999	172	11.5	15.0	15.1
2000	170	11.5	14.8	19.4
2001	175	11.5	15.2	20
2002	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2003	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2004	168	13.2	12.7	28.6
2005	150	11.5	13.0	29.3
2006	144	12.0	12.0	29.9
2007	147	11.2	13.1	25.2
2008	120	10.1	11.9	17.5
2009	114	8.0	14.3	19.3
2010	119	8.5	13.9	26.1
2011	111	9.0	12.2	30.6
2012	131	10.1	12.9	34.4
2013	124	10.0	12.3	30.6
2014	115	10.0	11.4	22.6
2015	106	10.0	10.6	28.3
2016	105	9.0	11.6	28.6
2017	134	9.6	13.8	24.6
2018	136	10.1	13.3	22.1
2019	167	12.1	13.7	22.2
2020	166	12.5	13.2	21.7
2021	178	13.6	13.0	29.8
2022	193	13.4	14.3	27.5
2023	200	14.4	13.8	28.5

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 Axtell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,329 (6.6%)	$16,295 (80.5%)	$20,245
2020	$1,085 (6.3%)	$13,855 (79.9%)	$17,342
2021	$1,024 (5.7%)	$14,693 (81.9%)	$17,932
2022	$905 (4.8%)	$15,390 (82.2%)	$18,728
2023	$1,051 (5.9%)	$14,662 (81.8%)	$17,934

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Axtell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 254^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 133^rd of 459 Elementary schools	27.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	60	71	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Community Schools)	60	71	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	60	84	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	60	84	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	56	76	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	56	76	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	50	81	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	50	81	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	32	52	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Community Schools)	32	52	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	200	19.8%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	188	16.8%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	28.5%	6.3%

Schools Near Axtell 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
Axtell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 743-2415	200	14	13.8	28.5%	188 (94.0%)	5 (2.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	70.1	133^rd of 459 public elementary schools	71.0%		63.1	163^rd of 457 public elementary schools	64.3%	30	71.0		77.0	52.0	84.0		81.0	67.0	81.0	$17,934	$1,051	$14,662
Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	78	6	13.0	30.8%	73 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$29,824	$834	$23,358
Minden East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	123 N Minden Ave	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 832-2460	232	0	12.0	34.5%	203 (87.5%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)	74.0				74.0					$17,942	$1,764	$14,349
Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	613 Nelson Street	Hildreth	68947	Franklin County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 938-2415	58	8	7.6	37.9%	55 (94.8%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.3	360^th of 459 public elementary schools	21.6%		47.9	245^th of 457 public elementary schools	46.4%	115	54.0	50.0			54.0	35.0		44.0		$28,707	$1,108	$22,171
Holdrege Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 995-4339	358	29	12.3	49.2%	301 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (14.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	45.6	268^th of 459 public elementary schools	41.6%		28.7	343^rd of 457 public elementary schools	24.9%	75	65.0	46.0			58.0	58.0				$16,636	$994	$13,431
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 16th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8200	381	25	15.0	37.3%	319 (83.7%)	5 (1.3%)	40 (10.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	74.3	105^th of 459 public elementary schools	77.1%		65.6	141^st of 457 public elementary schools	69.1%	36	73.0	66.0	65.0		84.0	65.0	82.0		84.0	$12,390	$142	$10,604
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1611 Ave C	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8190	241	19	12.5	71.4%	137 (56.8%)	5 (2.1%)	87 (36.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.7%)	50.3	238^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.1%		35.9	311^th of 457 public elementary schools	31.9%	73	72.0	47.0	51.0		67.0	53.0	62.0		80.0	$15,089	$1,356	$12,261
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 W 24th St	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8040	254	19	13.4	67.7%	135 (53.1%)	7 (2.8%)	88 (34.6%)	6 (2.4%)	7 (2.8%)	4 (1.6%)	7 (2.8%)	68.4	142^nd of 459 public elementary schools	69.1%		64.4	150^th of 457 public elementary schools	67.2%	8	63.0	64.0	74.0		68.0	68.0	75.0		82.0	$16,481	$782	$12,551
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2705 Ave E	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8270	241	17	14.2	65.1%	159 (66.0%)	9 (3.7%)	62 (25.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	45.3	269^th of 459 public elementary schools	41.4%		36.6	310^th of 457 public elementary schools	32.2%	41	61.0	54.0	61.0		39.0	58.0	61.0		78.0	$13,749	$1,210	$11,107
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 7th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8280	282	15	18.6	35.5%	236 (83.7%)	6 (2.1%)	23 (8.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	78.8	81^st of 459 public elementary schools	82.4%		86	36^th of 457 public elementary schools	92.1%	45	74.0	62.0	96.0		69.0	64.0	96.0		93.0	$11,339	$295	$9,936

Frequently Asked Questions about Axtell Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Axtell Elementary School?

Students at Axtell Elementary School are 94% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Axtell Elementary School attend?

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

High : Axtell High School

How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Axtell Elementary School.

Is Axtell Elementary School a good school?

Axtell Elementary School ranks 133^rd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Axtell Elementary School in?

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