Is Blue Hill Elementary School a good school?

Blue Hill Elementary School ranks 236 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blue Hill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Blue Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Hill Elementary School?

Students at Blue Hill Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Blue Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Blue Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Blue Hill High School

Blue Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Blue Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 176 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Blue Hill, Nebraska, which is part of the Blue Hill Community Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 64% of 4th and 6th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 55%.

One notable aspect of Blue Hill Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of white students (97.16%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools, such as Hawthorne Elementary and Alcott Elementary. Additionally, Blue Hill Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.3) and spends more per student ($20,101) than the surrounding schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Blue Hill Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, placing it in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, the lack of racial diversity and the performance gaps with some nearby schools suggest areas for further exploration and potential improvement. Analyzing the factors that contribute to these differences, such as funding allocation and teaching practices, could provide valuable insights for the school and the district as they work to ensure equitable access and support for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930-0217

(402) 756-2085

District: Blue Hill Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,101

Students who attend Blue Hill Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Blue Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Hill Elementary School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Blue Hill Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Hill Elementary School is $20,101.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blue Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Hill Elementary School 236^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Blue Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Blue Hill Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Hill Community Schools 40^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blue Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blue Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	62.35	161^st	418	61.5%
2007	67.01	140^th	430	67.4%
2008	60.53	210^th	478	56.1%
2009	60.98	191^st	471	59.4%
2010	59.15	209^th	502	58.4%
2011	38.96	315^th	473	33.4%
2012	42.49	316^th	480	34.2%
2013	45.09	294^th	485	39.4%
2014	31.64	369^th	483	23.6%
2015	35.46	355^th	488	27.3%
2016	60.27	174^th	480	63.8%
2017	74.39	108^th	459	76.5%
2018	70.13	109^th	450	75.8%
2019	71.76	106^th	452	76.5%
2021	67.90	114^th	442	74.2%
2022	71.37	108^th	457	76.4%
2023	50.53	236^th	459	48.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Blue Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	62.37	118^th	347	66.0%
2019	70.50	90^th	367	75.5%
2021	66.09	90^th	328	72.6%
2022	54.92	159^th	356	55.3%
2023	47.00	194^th	366	47.0%

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Rank History for White students at Blue Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.55	132^nd	391	66.2%
2019	60.27	137^th	391	65.0%
2021	56.82	133^rd	368	63.9%
2022	61.01	129^th	388	66.8%
2023	36.76	255^th	385	33.8%

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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 Blue Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	165	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1989	169	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1990	179	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1991	177	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1992	171	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1993	179	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1994	185	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1995	196	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	203
1996	196	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	203
1997	190	0	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	198
1998	175	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	182
1999	162	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	168
2000	189	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	192
2001	188	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	191
2002	186	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2003	186	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2004	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2005	196	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2006	184	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	188
2007	177	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	184
2008	199	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2009	194	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2010	199	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2011	194	0	4	3	0	0	0	0	201
2012	182	1	3	3	0	0	2	0	191
2013	174	1	2	4	0	0	2	0	183
2014	170	0	2	6	0	0	4	0	182
2015	166	0	2	9	0	0	2	0	179
2016	155	1	2	11	0	0	3	0	172
2017	168	1	1	5	0	0	2	0	177
2018	167	1	1	3	0	0	2	0	174
2019	182	0	2	2	0	0	1	0	187
2020	170	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	172
2021	171	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	176
2022	166	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	170
2023	171	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	168	8.4	20.0	7.7
1989	171	9.0	19.0	9.4
1990	181	8.6	21.0	14.9
1991	179	8.7	20.5	14.5
1992	173	9.6	18.0	15.6
1993	181	8.6	21.0	14.9
1994	186	8.9	20.9	15.6
1995	203	11.8	17.2	12.3
1996	203	11.8	17.2	12.3
1997	198	11.8	16.8	14.1
1998	182	11.4	16.0	12.6
1999	168	11.6	14.5	18.7
2000	192	10.9	17.6	22.4
2001	191	11.3	16.9	28.8
2002	188	12.2	15.4	33.5
2003	188	12.2	15.4	33.5
2004	191	12.2	15.7	34
2005	198	12.2	16.2	37.4
2006	188	13.5	13.9	38.8
2007	184	14.6	12.6	33.2
2008	206	14.2	14.5	11.2
2009	201	14.2	14.2	37.3
2010	208	14.2	14.6	40.4
2011	201	14.2	14.1	41.8
2012	191	14.2	13.4	33
2013	183	12.2	14.8	35
2014	182	12.2	14.8	33
2015	179	13.0	13.7	31.8
2016	172	14.0	12.2	36
2017	177	13.8	12.7	41.2
2018	174	15.0	11.5	30.5
2019	187	17.4	10.7	27.3
2020	172	17.6	9.7	29.7
2021	176	15.9	11.0	26.7
2022	170	15.6	10.8	19.4
2023	176	15.5	11.3	28.4

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 Blue Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	168	8.4	20.0	7.7
1989	171	9.0	19.0	9.4
1990	181	8.6	21.0	14.9
1991	179	8.7	20.5	14.5
1992	173	9.6	18.0	15.6
1993	181	8.6	21.0	14.9
1994	186	8.9	20.9	15.6
1995	203	11.8	17.2	12.3
1996	203	11.8	17.2	12.3
1997	198	11.8	16.8	14.1
1998	182	11.4	16.0	12.6
1999	168	11.6	14.5	18.7
2000	192	10.9	17.6	22.4
2001	191	11.3	16.9	28.8
2002	188	12.2	15.4	33.5
2003	188	12.2	15.4	33.5
2004	191	12.2	15.7	34
2005	198	12.2	16.2	37.4
2006	188	13.5	13.9	38.8
2007	184	14.6	12.6	33.2
2008	206	14.2	14.5	11.2
2009	201	14.2	14.2	37.3
2010	208	14.2	14.6	40.4
2011	201	14.2	14.1	41.8
2012	191	14.2	13.4	33
2013	183	12.2	14.8	35
2014	182	12.2	14.8	33
2015	179	13.0	13.7	31.8
2016	172	14.0	12.2	36
2017	177	13.8	12.7	41.2
2018	174	15.0	11.5	30.5
2019	187	17.4	10.7	27.3
2020	172	17.6	9.7	29.7
2021	176	15.9	11.0	26.7
2022	170	15.6	10.8	19.4
2023	176	15.5	11.3	28.4

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 Blue Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,025 (6.2%)	$14,019 (85.3%)	$16,436
2020	$1,559 (9.0%)	$14,424 (83.5%)	$17,267
2021	$1,321 (7.6%)	$14,818 (85.1%)	$17,410
2022	$1,989 (10.1%)	$16,193 (81.9%)	$19,777
2023	$1,281 (6.4%)	$17,180 (85.5%)	$20,101

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 106^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 236^th of 459 Elementary schools	28%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Elementary School)	57	55	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Community Schools)	57	55	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Elementary School)	67	59	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Community Schools)	67	59	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Elementary School)	62	64	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Community Schools)	62	64	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Elementary School)	62	50	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Community Schools)	62	50	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Elementary School)	56	46	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Community Schools)	56	46	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Elementary School)	69	65	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Community Schools)	69	65	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Elementary School)	59	64	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Community Schools)	59	64	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Elementary School)	96	76	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Community Schools)	96	76	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	45	10%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	187	176	5.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	182	171	6%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	28.4%	1.1%

Schools Near Blue Hill 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
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
Lawrence/Nelson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	411 E Second	Lawrence	68957	Nuckolls County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 756-7013	87	9	9.2	35.6%	77 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$24,526	$713	$19,016
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
Red Cloud Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	334 N Cherry	Red Cloud	68970	Webster County	Red Cloud Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 746-3413	163	14	11.3	58.3%	138 (84.7%)	2 (1.2%)	17 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	55.7	212^th of 459 public elementary schools	53.8%		52.6	224^th of 457 public elementary schools	51.0%	12	95.0	64.0	53.0		67.0	36.0	62.0			$23,055	$1,475	$18,830
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
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
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
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
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

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