Heritage Elementary

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Heritage Elementary ranks 182 nd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school in Bennington, Nebraska, serving 435 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bennington Public Schools district, which is ranked 11 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Heritage Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (77.93%) compared to other Bennington schools, it also has a more diverse student population with higher percentages of African American (6.9%), Hispanic (5.75%), and Asian (2.76%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NSCAS proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Bennington district and Nebraska state averages. For example, Heritage's 3rd grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 58%, compared to the district averages of 76% and 77%, respectively. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.84%) than other Bennington schools.

Interestingly, Heritage Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 47th out of 483 Nebraska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 182nd out of 459 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's academic performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the nearby Pine Creek Elementary and Anchor Pointe Elementary consistently outperform Heritage Elementary in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings, indicating that Heritage may need to examine its instructional practices and resource allocation to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap with its higher-performing counterparts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9950 Rosewater Parkway
Bennington, NE 68007-1641

(402) 238-2095

District: Bennington Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
182^nd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,687

Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually attend:

High:

Bennington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

African American:

6.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heritage Elementary ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Bennington Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), African American (6.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bennington Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 16. 3 elementary schools in the Bennington Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Heritage Elementary employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Elementary is $12,687. 2 elementary schools in the Bennington Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Heritage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Elementary 182^nd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Heritage Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bennington Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Public Schools 11^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heritage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2014	83.13	47^th	483	90.3%
2015	81.32	60^th	488	87.7%
2016	79.03	71^st	480	85.2%
2017	81.98	52^nd	459	88.7%
2018	81.72	58^th	450	87.1%
2019	80.58	67^th	452	85.2%
2021	68.91	110^th	442	75.1%
2022	69.03	126^th	457	72.4%
2023	61.13	182^nd	459	60.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.61	9^th	31	71.0%
2023	58.68	24^th	57	57.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.96	97^th	298	67.4%
2023	57.92	130^th	312	58.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	92.14	10^th	341	97.1%
2019	83.62	43^rd	349	87.7%
2021	59.46	112^th	318	64.8%
2022	63.32	117^th	337	65.3%
2023	63.23	126^th	349	63.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	55.23	147^th	347	57.6%
2019	71.02	86^th	367	76.6%
2021	68.68	79^th	328	75.9%
2022	67.98	101^st	356	71.6%
2023	52.96	170^th	366	53.6%

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Rank History for White students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	69.70	92^nd	391	76.5%
2019	76.68	66^th	391	83.1%
2021	61.32	120^th	368	67.4%
2022	60.89	130^th	388	66.5%
2023	52.49	185^th	385	51.9%

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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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100%

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The principal is a horrible human being. She should not be allowed to still have this position after the many complaints from parents and the things she has done to the students is completely out of line. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Heritage Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	230	7	2	15	2	14	270
2014	263	7	1	26	3	16	316
2015	305	11	1	21	3	15	356
2016	335	15	1	22	3	19	395
2017	351	16	2	19	2	24	414
2018	334	15	2	21	0	28	400
2019	357	15	3	20	0	30	425
2020	365	20	4	18	0	33	440
2021	352	21	7	22	0	31	433
2022	349	21	7	27	0	29	433
2023	339	30	12	25	1	28	435

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 Heritage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	270	19.7	13.6	14.1
2014	316	20.5	15.3	17.1
2015	356	24.0	14.8	8.7
2016	395	27.0	14.6	10.4
2017	414	28.6	14.4	12.3
2018	400	26.6	15.0	12.8
2019	425	31.9	13.2	12.2
2020	440	30.5	14.3	16.8
2021	433	31.8	13.6	13.2
2022	433	31.5	13.7	12.9
2023	435	27.0	16.0	21.8

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 Heritage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	270	19.7	13.6	14.1
2014	316	20.5	15.3	17.1
2015	356	24.0	14.8	8.7
2016	395	27.0	14.6	10.4
2017	414	28.6	14.4	12.3
2018	400	26.6	15.0	12.8
2019	425	31.9	13.2	12.2
2020	440	30.5	14.3	16.8
2021	433	31.8	13.6	13.2
2022	433	31.5	13.7	12.9
2023	435	27.0	16.0	21.8

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 Heritage Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$75 (0.8%)	$8,413 (88.4%)	$9,519
2020	$52 (0.5%)	$8,740 (89.7%)	$9,748
2021	$78 (0.7%)	$9,833 (90.2%)	$10,905
2022	$129 (1.1%)	$9,531 (84.6%)	$11,271
2023	$34 (0.3%)	$10,843 (85.5%)	$12,687

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Elementary

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 67^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 182^nd of 459 Elementary schools	24.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)	67	58	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)	78	76	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)	70	58	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)	79	77	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)	72	71	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)	79	69	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)	59	82	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)	72	80	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)	72	59	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)	68	73	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)	70	70
5th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)	71	82	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Heritage Elementary)	96	76	20%
5th Grade Science (Bennington Public Schools)	88	87	1%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	425	435	2.4%
African American	15	30	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	12	300%
Hispanic	20	25	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	357	339	5%
Two or More Races	30	28	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.2%	21.8%	9.6%

Schools Near Heritage Elementary

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9950 Rosewater Parkway	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-2095	435	27	16.0	21.8%	339 (77.9%)	30 (6.9%)	25 (5.7%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.4%)	61.1	182^nd of 459 public elementary schools	60.3%		69	126^th of 457 public elementary schools	72.4%	56	58.0	71.0	59.0	58.0	82.0	70.0	76.0	$12,687	$34	$10,843
Bennington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11620 N 156th St	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 238-2690	403	26	15.5	17.4%	360 (89.3%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	81.8	62^nd of 459 public elementary schools	86.5%		87.7	28^th of 457 public elementary schools	93.9%	34	78.0	64.0	78.0	84.0	83.0	80.0	86.0	$12,412	$322	$10,177
Stratford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9303 North 171st Street	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 238-2941	341	24	14.1	7.9%	312 (91.5%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	78.5	84^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.7%					(n/a)	77.0	55.0	73.0	81.0	77.0	83.0	93.0	$13,468	$34	$11,400
Pine Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-2372	578	41	14.2	7.6%	487 (84.3%)	21 (3.6%)	32 (5.5%)	19 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	89	23^rd of 459 public elementary schools	95.0%		86.7	32^nd of 457 public elementary schools	93.0%	9	89.0	78.0	76.0	87.0	80.0	89.0	91.0	$10,942	$33	$9,585
Anchor Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17007 North Hws Cleveland Blvd	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-2166	475	28	16.9	7.6%	370 (77.9%)	26 (5.5%)	32 (6.7%)	28 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.4%)	81.9	60^th of 459 public elementary schools	86.9%		82.7	59^th of 457 public elementary schools	87.1%	1	72.0	78.0	77.0	73.0	77.0	85.0	88.0	$15,330	$1,553	$11,558
Saddlebrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14850 Laurel Ave	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2020	472	28	16.7		315 (66.7%)	38 (8.1%)	28 (5.9%)	48 (10.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.8%)	68.6	140^th of 459 public elementary schools	69.5%		54.5	206^th of 457 public elementary schools	54.9%	66	62.0	62.0	75.0	62.0	66.0	80.0	89.0	$17,375	$1,935	$13,556
Fullerton Magnet Center	Public	PK, KG-5	4711 N 138th St	Omaha	68164	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-1460	458	27	16.9		202 (44.1%)	88 (19.2%)	97 (21.2%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (11.6%)	35	334^th of 459 public elementary schools	27.2%		39.4	293^rd of 457 public elementary schools	35.9%	41	52.0	48.0		50.0	57.0			$17,218	$1,936	$13,728
Standing Bear Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15860 Taylor Street	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2140	584	33	17.4		328 (56.2%)	72 (12.3%)	54 (9.2%)	77 (13.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.7%)	78.9	80^th of 459 public elementary schools	82.6%		80.8	66^th of 457 public elementary schools	85.6%	14	73.0	72.0		70.0	80.0			$15,924	$1,939	$12,609
Woodbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18520 Purple Martin Parkway	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-1823	496	33	15.1	5.4%	367 (74.0%)	9 (1.8%)	31 (6.3%)	68 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)	88	28^th of 459 public elementary schools	93.9%		91.4	15^th of 457 public elementary schools	96.7%	13	86.0	73.0	82.0	83.0	80.0	89.0	90.0	$10,710	$131	$9,636
Sagewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4910 N 177th St	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9078	479	37	12.8	22.1%	340 (71.0%)	17 (3.5%)	21 (4.4%)	73 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	86.5	36^th of 459 public elementary schools	92.2%		89	23^rd of 457 public elementary schools	95.0%	13	82.0	81.0	81.0	76.0	82.0	88.0	86.0	$11,727	$315	$10,580

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Elementary

What district is Heritage Elementary in?

Bennington Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Heritage Elementary?

Students at Heritage Elementary are 78% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Heritage Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Heritage Elementary.

Is Heritage Elementary a good school?

Heritage Elementary ranks 182^nd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Heritage Elementary attend?

Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Bennington High School

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