Burwell Elementary School

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Burwell Elementary School ranks 171 st of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Burwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 160 students in grades PK-6 in Burwell, Nebraska. The school is part of the Burwell Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Burwell Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 72%, compared to the state average of 58.91%. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.4% in 2021-2022 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average of 12.2%.

The school serves a student population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.94% in 2021-2022 to 35.62% in 2022-2023. This is higher than the nearby Ord Elementary School, which had a free/reduced lunch rate of 42.09% in 2022-2023, but lower than the Loup County Elementary School, which had a rate of 69.39% in 2022-2023. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio have fluctuated in recent years, with the nearby Sargent Elementary School and Loup County Elementary School having higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823-0790

(308) 346-4431

District: Burwell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
171^st of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,908

Students who attend Burwell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.4%

Pacific Islander:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burwell Elementary School ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.4%), Pacific Islander (0.6%). (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 Burwell Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Burwell Elementary School employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burwell Elementary School is $15,908.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burwell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burwell Elementary School 171^st of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Burwell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Burwell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burwell Public Schools 39^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burwell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Burwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	76.73	11^th	478	97.7%
2009	74.38	14^th	471	97.0%
2010	71.50	85^th	502	83.1%
2011	86.36	39^th	473	91.8%
2012	87.33	29^th	480	94.0%
2013	78.26	65^th	485	86.6%
2014	72.71	92^nd	483	81.0%
2015	51.92	241^st	488	50.6%
2016	49.57	259^th	480	46.0%
2017	52.65	228^th	459	50.3%
2018	56.79	188^th	450	58.2%
2019	64.27	142^nd	452	68.6%
2021	54.36	202^nd	442	54.3%
2022	69.30	123^rd	457	73.1%
2023	51.89	225^th	459	51.0%
2024	63.05	171^st	428	60.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Burwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.06	155^th	341	54.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Burwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.57	98^th	328	70.1%

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Rank History for White students at Burwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	44.13	213^th	391	45.5%
2019	53.78	166^th	391	57.5%
2021	39.24	241^st	368	34.5%
2022	59.28	139^th	388	64.2%
2023	38.06	252^nd	385	34.5%
2024	46.33	165^th	261	36.8%

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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 Burwell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	139	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	143
2008	167	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
2009	174	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	179
2010	182	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	187
2011	191	1	0	2	0	0	0	194
2012	203	0	0	0	0	0	0	203
2013	202	0	0	1	0	1	0	204
2014	194	0	0	2	0	0	0	196
2015	199	0	0	1	0	0	0	200
2016	198	0	0	1	0	0	0	199
2017	184	1	0	4	0	0	0	189
2018	171	1	0	1	0	0	0	173
2019	167	0	0	0	0	0	0	167
2020	166	1	0	0	0	0	0	167
2021	172	0	0	0	0	0	0	172
2022	166	0	0	0	1	0	0	167
2023	159	0	0	0	0	1	0	160
2024	167	0	0	0	0	1	0	168

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 Burwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	143	10.9	13.1	44.1
2008	168	1.0	168.0	36.9
2009	179	13.7	13.1	41.9
2010	187	14.6	12.7	40.6
2011	194	14.1	13.6	38.7
2012	203	13.2	15.3	47.3
2013	204	13.4	15.1	38.2
2014	196	14.8	13.2	37.8
2015	200	16.0	12.5	41.5
2016	199	15.0	13.2	32.2
2017	189	15.0	12.5	44.4
2018	173	15.0	11.5	38.7
2019	167	14.0	11.9	39.5
2020	167	13.2	12.6	37.1
2021	172	11.0	15.6	34.9
2022	167	11.0	15.1	29.9
2023	160	12.2	13.1	35.6
2024	168	12.8	13.1	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 Burwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	143	10.9	13.1	44.1
2008	168	1.0	168.0	36.9
2009	179	13.7	13.1	41.9
2010	187	14.6	12.7	40.6
2011	194	14.1	13.6	38.7
2012	203	13.2	15.3	47.3
2013	204	13.4	15.1	38.2
2014	196	14.8	13.2	37.8
2015	200	16.0	12.5	41.5
2016	199	15.0	13.2	32.2
2017	189	15.0	12.5	44.4
2018	173	15.0	11.5	38.7
2019	167	14.0	11.9	39.5
2020	167	13.2	12.6	37.1
2021	172	11.0	15.6	34.9
2022	167	11.0	15.1	29.9
2023	160	12.2	13.1	35.6
2024	168	12.8	13.1	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 Burwell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$624 (4.0%)	$12,750 (81.5%)	$15,636
2020	$1,454 (9.2%)	$12,097 (76.6%)	$15,786
2021	$1,008 (7.5%)	$10,249 (76.4%)	$13,417
2022	$813 (5.0%)	$12,572 (77.1%)	$16,314
2023	$1,552 (9.8%)	$11,307 (71.1%)	$15,908

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burwell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 142^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 225^th of 459 Elementary schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Elementary School)	69	48	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)	69	48	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Elementary School)	52	76	24%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)	52	76	24%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	52	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Elementary School)	70	67	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)	70	67	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Elementary School)	45	73	28%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)	45	73	28%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Elementary School)	50	74	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)	50	74	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Burwell Elementary School)	80	87	7%
5th Grade Science (Burwell Public Schools)	80	87	7%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Elementary School)	61	47	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)	61	47	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Elementary School)	72	62	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)	72	62	10%
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	167	160	4.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	167	159	4.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.5%	35.6%	3.9%

Schools Near Burwell Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	204 S 4th	Burwell	68823	Garfield County	Burwell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 346-4431	168	13	13.1	36.9%	167 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63	171^st of 428 public elementary schools	60.0%		51.9	225^th of 459 public elementary schools	51.0%	54	$15,908	$1,552	$11,307
Loup County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	608 Williams St	Taylor	68879	Loup County	Loup County Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 942-6115	53	7	8.0	60.4%	49 (92.5%)	1 (1.9%)	3 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$34,291	$2,055	$28,105
Sargent Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 N 5th St	Sargent	68874	Custer County	Sargent Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 527-4119	84	12	7.0	52.4%	66 (78.6%)	5 (6.0%)	9 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)	$31,987	$1,361	$21,952
Ord Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	820 S 16th St	Ord	68862	Valley County	Ord Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 728-3331	325	21	15.5	45.2%	299 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	62.1	182^nd of 428 public elementary schools	57.5%		50.3	237^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.4%	55	$18,836	$1,028	$16,710

Frequently Asked Questions about Burwell Elementary School

Is Burwell Elementary School a good school?

Burwell Elementary School ranks 171^st of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Burwell Elementary School?

Students at Burwell Elementary School are 99% White.

What schools do graduates of Burwell Elementary School attend?

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

High : Burwell Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Burwell Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Burwell Elementary School.

What district is Burwell Elementary School in?

Burwell Public Schools

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