Is Bertrand Elementary School a good school?

Bertrand Elementary School ranks 280 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bertrand Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 122 students attended Bertrand Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bertrand Elementary School?

Students at Bertrand Elementary School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Bertrand Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bertrand Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Bertrand High School

Bertrand Elementary School

Summary:

Bertrand Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bertrand, Nebraska, serving 122 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Lexington Public Schools district, which is ranked 139 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Bertrand Elementary School stands out for its high percentage of white students (84.43%) compared to nearby schools, as well as its relatively low rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.33% to 39.23%). The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below state averages, with 61% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 63%. However, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate of 50% was lower than the state's 55%. Bertrand Elementary spends more per student ($21,451) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (10.4) than nearby schools.

Interestingly, Bertrand Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 211 out of 485 Nebraska elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 280 out of 459 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep pace with others in the state. Additionally, the school's ranking among white students specifically is lower than its overall ranking, indicating this demographic group may be underperforming compared to their peers statewide. While Bertrand Elementary outperforms the nearby Lexington Public Schools, the Loomis Elementary School outperforms Bertrand in many metrics, including higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927-0278

(308) 472-3427

District: Bertrand Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,451

Students who attend Bertrand Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Bertrand High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.4%

Hispanic:

13.9%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bertrand Elementary School ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (13.9%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bertrand Elementary School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Bertrand Elementary School employs 11.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bertrand Elementary School is $21,451.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bertrand Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertrand Elementary School 280^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Bertrand Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Bertrand Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertrand Public Schools 139^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bertrand Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bertrand Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	60.03	180^th	418	56.9%
2007	86.08	3^rd	430	99.3%
2008	70.06	69^th	478	85.6%
2009	71.92	44^th	471	90.7%
2010	64.17	155^th	502	69.1%
2011	84.63	47^th	473	90.1%
2012	64.48	148^th	480	69.2%
2013	56.67	211^th	485	56.5%
2014	42.60	309^th	483	36.0%
2015	37.81	343^rd	488	29.7%
2016	31.12	369^th	480	23.1%
2017	30.94	353^rd	459	23.1%
2018	27.17	365^th	450	18.9%
2019	34.57	319^th	452	29.4%
2021	38.27	294^th	442	33.5%
2022	46.22	254^th	457	44.4%
2023	43.48	280^th	459	39.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bertrand Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.04	201^st	347	42.1%
2019	45.14	206^th	367	43.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bertrand Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	18.02	357^th	391	8.7%
2019	23.15	331^st	391	15.3%
2021	23.23	314^th	368	14.7%
2022	38.01	251^st	388	35.3%
2023	29.00	288^th	385	25.2%

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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 Bertrand Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	178	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	178
1989	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1990	183	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	184
1991	191	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
1992	208	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1993	210	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1994	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
1995	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
1996	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
1997	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1998	158	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	160
1999	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2000	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
2001	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2002	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
2003	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
2004	136	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	139
2005	133	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	136
2006	129	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	133
2007	131	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	133
2008	128	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	137
2009	135	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	142
2010	137	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	149
2011	135	0	0	9	0	1	0	145
2012	136	1	0	12	0	1	0	150
2013	130	1	0	18	0	0	0	149
2014	136	1	0	14	0	0	0	151
2015	147	0	0	14	0	0	0	161
2016	149	0	0	20	0	0	0	169
2017	139	0	0	14	0	0	0	153
2018	132	0	0	18	0	0	0	150
2019	122	0	0	12	1	0	0	135
2020	108	0	0	13	1	0	0	122
2021	120	0	0	14	1	0	0	135
2022	114	0	0	15	0	0	1	130
2023	103	1	0	17	1	0	0	122

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 Bertrand Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	178	10.0	17.8	9
1989	174	9.9	17.5	12.1
1990	184	10.9	16.8	13.6
1991	192	10.8	17.7	11.5
1992	209	12.9	16.2	7.2
1993	211	12.9	16.4	10.9
1994	198	11.9	16.6	11.1
1995	171	12.0	14.3	12.9
1996	171	12.0	14.3	12.9
1997	174	12.0	14.5	9.2
1998	160	11.8	13.6	14.4
1999	149	10.6	14.1	25.5
2000	135	8.6	15.7	31.1
2001	136	9.6	14.2	27.9
2002	124	9.6	12.9	28.2
2003	124	9.6	12.9	28.2
2004	139	9.6	14.5	28.8
2005	136	9.3	14.6	32.4
2006	133	9.3	14.3	32.3
2007	133	9.3	14.3	27.1
2008	137	9.9	13.8	27.7
2009	142	8.9	16.0	30.3
2010	149	10.7	13.8	34.2
2011	145	10.9	13.2	33.8
2012	150	10.9	13.6	45.3
2013	149	10.9	13.6	40.9
2014	151	10.9	13.8	43
2015	161	12.0	13.4	48.4
2016	169	12.0	14.0	42
2017	153	12.2	12.5	43.8
2018	150	12.2	12.2	46
2019	135	12.3	10.9	44.4
2020	122	12.3	9.9	45.1
2021	135	11.9	11.3	33.3
2022	130	10.1	12.8	39.2
2023	122	11.7	10.4	36.9

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 Bertrand Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	178	10.0	17.8	9
1989	174	9.9	17.5	12.1
1990	184	10.9	16.8	13.6
1991	192	10.8	17.7	11.5
1992	209	12.9	16.2	7.2
1993	211	12.9	16.4	10.9
1994	198	11.9	16.6	11.1
1995	171	12.0	14.3	12.9
1996	171	12.0	14.3	12.9
1997	174	12.0	14.5	9.2
1998	160	11.8	13.6	14.4
1999	149	10.6	14.1	25.5
2000	135	8.6	15.7	31.1
2001	136	9.6	14.2	27.9
2002	124	9.6	12.9	28.2
2003	124	9.6	12.9	28.2
2004	139	9.6	14.5	28.8
2005	136	9.3	14.6	32.4
2006	133	9.3	14.3	32.3
2007	133	9.3	14.3	27.1
2008	137	9.9	13.8	27.7
2009	142	8.9	16.0	30.3
2010	149	10.7	13.8	34.2
2011	145	10.9	13.2	33.8
2012	150	10.9	13.6	45.3
2013	149	10.9	13.6	40.9
2014	151	10.9	13.8	43
2015	161	12.0	13.4	48.4
2016	169	12.0	14.0	42
2017	153	12.2	12.5	43.8
2018	150	12.2	12.2	46
2019	135	12.3	10.9	44.4
2020	122	12.3	9.9	45.1
2021	135	11.9	11.3	33.3
2022	130	10.1	12.8	39.2
2023	122	11.7	10.4	36.9

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 Bertrand Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$730 (3.9%)	$14,790 (78.0%)	$18,957
2020	$825 (4.1%)	$15,591 (77.7%)	$20,069
2021	$975 (4.7%)	$15,877 (76.9%)	$20,635
2022	$1,654 (8.0%)	$15,822 (76.8%)	$20,594
2023	$1,169 (5.4%)	$17,195 (80.2%)	$21,451

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bertrand 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 319^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 280^th of 459 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Elementary School)	58	61	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Public Schools)	58	61	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Elementary School)	63	50	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Public Schools)	63	50	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Elementary School)	50	55	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Public Schools)	50	55	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Elementary School)	25	69	44%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Public Schools)	25	69	44%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Elementary School)	47	57	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Public Schools)	47	57	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Science (Bertrand Elementary School)	74	75	1%
5th Grade Science (Bertrand Public Schools)	74	75	1%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	70	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Elementary School)	29	50	21%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Public Schools)	29	50	21%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Elementary School)	38	60	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Public Schools)	38	60	22%
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	135	122	9.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	17	41.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	103	15.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	36.9%	7.6%

Schools Near Bertrand 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
Bertrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	503 School St	Bertrand	68927	Phelps County	Bertrand Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 472-3427	122	12	10.4	36.9%	103 (84.4%)	1 (0.8%)	17 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.5	280^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.0%		46.2	254^th of 457 public elementary schools	44.4%	26	61.0	55.0	57.0	50.0	50.0			60.0		$21,451	$1,169	$17,195
Loomis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 876-2111	160	12	13.6	37.5%	145 (90.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	80.2	70^th of 459 public elementary schools	84.7%		57.7	191^st of 457 public elementary schools	58.2%	121	91.0	70.0	56.0	78.0		85.0		74.0		$17,368	$620	$14,356
Elwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 First Ave	Elwood	68937	Gosper County	Elwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 785-2491	130	11	11.6	27.7%	123 (94.6%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	26.5	366^th of 459 public elementary schools	20.3%		49	239^th of 457 public elementary schools	47.7%	127	63.0			57.0	41.0	40.0	37.0		58.0	$19,127	$770	$15,517
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
Overton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 7th St	Overton	68863	Dawson County	Overton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 987-2424	164	14	12.0	53.7%	143 (87.2%)	1 (0.6%)	19 (11.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.1	246^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.4%		57.6	193^rd of 457 public elementary schools	57.8%	53		50.0	47.0			75.0	63.0			$19,122	$1,754	$14,509
Morton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	505 S Lincoln	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3764	360	25	14.3	82.5%	25 (6.9%)	69 (19.2%)	262 (72.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)										$16,153	$1,495	$13,298
Pershing Elementary School	Public	4-5	1104 N Tyler	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3765	317	24	13.1	80.8%	35 (11.0%)	54 (17.0%)	218 (68.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	6.2	434^th of 459 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.6	425^th of 457 public elementary schools	7.0%	9		25.0	29.0			30.0	37.0		50.0	$15,025	$1,837	$11,746
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 N Harrison	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3762	383	24	15.8	54.3%	89 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	289 (75.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	51.2	233^rd of 459 public elementary schools	49.2%		52.4	226^th of 457 public elementary schools	50.5%	7	59.0	55.0	54.0		39.0	66.0	76.0		84.0	$13,092	$1,393	$10,351
Elm Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 East Calkins Avenue	Elm Creek	68836	Buffalo County	Elm Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 856-4300	225	16	14.4	35.6%	214 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	51.6	228^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.3%		70.4	116^th of 457 public elementary schools	74.6%	112	79.0	70.0	55.0	53.0		61.0	41.0	50.0	82.0	$17,029	$864	$13,513
Sandoz Elementary School	Public	2-3	1711 N Erie	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-5540	296	24	12.2	83.1%	23 (7.8%)	53 (17.9%)	215 (72.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	37.0				32.0					$15,514	$1,675	$12,490

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