Clarkson Elementary School

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Clarkson Elementary School ranks 279 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clarkson Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the town of Clarkson, Nebraska, with a student population of 108. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is mixed, with above-average English Language Arts scores but below-average Mathematics scores compared to the state.

Clarkson Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 95.37% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the more diverse nearby schools like Schuyler Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 41.67%, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population compared to the state average.

While Clarkson Elementary School's English Language Arts scores are slightly above the state average, with 58% of 4th graders and 53% of 6th graders proficient or better, its Mathematics scores are a concern, with only 42% of 4th graders proficient or better, significantly lower than the state average of 58%. This disparity suggests an area for improvement at the school. Overall, Clarkson Elementary School appears to be focused on providing a personalized learning environment, but its academic outcomes indicate room for growth, particularly in Mathematics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629-0140

(402) 892-3477

District: Clarkson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,960

Students who attend Clarkson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 108

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarkson Elementary School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarkson Elementary School is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Clarkson Elementary School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarkson Elementary School is $22,960.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clarkson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkson Elementary School 279^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Clarkson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Clarkson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkson Public Schools 118^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarkson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clarkson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	66.51	132^nd	418	68.4%
2007	46.07	277^th	430	35.6%
2008	70.56	60^th	478	87.4%
2009	59.77	210^th	471	55.4%
2010	62.25	174^th	502	65.3%
2011	53.20	233^rd	473	50.7%
2012	45.03	294^th	480	38.8%
2013	55.29	223^rd	485	54.0%
2014	32.31	364^th	483	24.6%
2015	38.71	333^rd	488	31.8%
2016	36.36	336^th	480	30.0%
2017	55.63	210^th	459	54.2%
2018	56.73	190^th	450	57.8%
2019	43.85	270^th	452	40.3%
2021	30.92	333^rd	442	24.7%
2022	68.91	127^th	457	72.2%
2023	43.78	279^th	459	39.2%

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Rank History for White students at Clarkson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	25.82	322^nd	391	17.6%
2021	15.50	345^th	368	6.3%
2022	57.33	149^th	388	61.6%
2023	28.04	297^th	385	22.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Clarkson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	63	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	63
1989	43	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	43
1990	49	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	49
1991	51	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	51
1992	62	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	62
1993	61	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	64
1994	64	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
1995	80	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
1996	80	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
1997	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1998	80	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
1999	88	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	92
2000	86	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	89
2001	80	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	83
2002	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
2003	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
2004	82	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	87
2005	79	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	84
2006	73	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
2007	78	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
2008	80	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	82
2009	80	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	83
2010	79	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	81
2011	67	0	0	1	0	1	69
2012	72	0	0	5	0	0	77
2013	86	0	0	8	0	0	94
2014	91	0	0	6	0	0	97
2015	100	0	0	5	0	0	105
2016	107	0	0	9	0	0	116
2017	107	0	0	9	0	0	116
2018	101	0	0	11	0	1	113
2019	105	0	0	9	0	0	114
2020	111	0	0	6	0	2	119
2021	128	0	0	4	0	1	133
2022	121	0	0	3	0	1	125
2023	103	0	0	4	0	1	108

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 Clarkson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	63	4.0	15.7	28.6
1989	43	4.5	9.5	16.3
1990	49	4.6	10.6	16.3
1991	51	4.5	11.3	19.6
1992	62	4.6	13.4	22.6
1993	64	4.8	13.3	23.4
1994	64	4.8	13.3	25
1995	80	6.4	12.5	31.3
1996	80	6.4	12.5	31.3
1997	97	6.8	14.3	36.1
1998	80	8.1	9.9	17.5
1999	92	8.1	11.4	30.4
2000	89	8.9	10.0	36
2001	83	8.1	10.2	38.6
2002	93	9.8	9.5	44.1
2003	93	9.8	9.5	44.1
2004	87	10.0	8.7	47.1
2005	84	10.1	8.3	38.1
2006	76	9.9	7.7	38.2
2007	81	10.0	8.1	38.3
2008	82	9.9	8.3	37.8
2009	83	8.9	9.3	31.3
2010	81	9.7	8.3	33.3
2011	69	8.3	8.2	29
2012	77	8.6	8.9	29.9
2013	94	9.5	9.8	22.3
2014	97	9.5	10.1	28.9
2015	105	11.0	9.5	25.7
2016	116	12.0	9.6	34.5
2017	116	12.0	9.6	37.1
2018	113	12.4	9.1	43.4
2019	114	12.2	9.2	38.6
2020	119	12.0	9.8	45.4
2021	133	11.0	12.0	46.6
2022	125	11.0	11.3	35.2
2023	108	11.5	9.3	41.7

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 Clarkson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	63	4.0	15.7	28.6
1989	43	4.5	9.5	16.3
1990	49	4.6	10.6	16.3
1991	51	4.5	11.3	19.6
1992	62	4.6	13.4	22.6
1993	64	4.8	13.3	23.4
1994	64	4.8	13.3	25
1995	80	6.4	12.5	31.3
1996	80	6.4	12.5	31.3
1997	97	6.8	14.3	36.1
1998	80	8.1	9.9	17.5
1999	92	8.1	11.4	30.4
2000	89	8.9	10.0	36
2001	83	8.1	10.2	38.6
2002	93	9.8	9.5	44.1
2003	93	9.8	9.5	44.1
2004	87	10.0	8.7	47.1
2005	84	10.1	8.3	38.1
2006	76	9.9	7.7	38.2
2007	81	10.0	8.1	38.3
2008	82	9.9	8.3	37.8
2009	83	8.9	9.3	31.3
2010	81	9.7	8.3	33.3
2011	69	8.3	8.2	29
2012	77	8.6	8.9	29.9
2013	94	9.5	9.8	22.3
2014	97	9.5	10.1	28.9
2015	105	11.0	9.5	25.7
2016	116	12.0	9.6	34.5
2017	116	12.0	9.6	37.1
2018	113	12.4	9.1	43.4
2019	114	12.2	9.2	38.6
2020	119	12.0	9.8	45.4
2021	133	11.0	12.0	46.6
2022	125	11.0	11.3	35.2
2023	108	11.5	9.3	41.7

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 Clarkson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$278 (1.4%)	$17,033 (88.6%)	$19,234
2020	$392 (2.0%)	$17,184 (87.6%)	$19,606
2021	$887 (4.8%)	$15,916 (85.3%)	$18,662
2022	$971 (5.0%)	$16,401 (84.4%)	$19,427
2023	$1,924 (8.4%)	$17,568 (76.5%)	$22,960

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarkson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 270^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 279^th of 459 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Elementary School)	33	58	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Public Schools)	33	58	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	50	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Elementary School)	43	42	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Public Schools)	43	42	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkson Elementary School)	64	53	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkson Public Schools)	64	53	11%
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	114	108	5.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	4	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	103	1.9%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.6%	41.7%	3.1%

Schools Near Clarkson 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
Clarkson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	649 Cherry St	Clarkson	68629	Colfax County	Clarkson Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 892-3477	108	12	9.3	41.7%	103 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	43.8	279^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.2%		68.9	127^th of 457 public elementary schools	72.2%	152		58.0		53.0		42.0		65.0		$22,960	$1,924	$17,568
Leigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 487-3301	177	12	15.2	26.0%	162 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	79.7	73^rd of 459 public elementary schools	84.1%		71.5	105^th of 457 public elementary schools	77.0%	32	95.0	60.0		64.0	90.0					$17,804	$818	$13,455
Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Ash Street	Dodge	68633	Dodge County	Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 693-2207	84	7	11.8	39.3%	70 (83.3%)	1 (1.2%)	11 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	79.9	71^st of 459 public elementary schools	84.5%		83.7	53^rd of 457 public elementary schools	88.4%	18		67.0	64.0			100.0				$23,951	$450	$15,937
Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's	Public	PK, KG-8	1098 Road J	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-3700	46	5	9.2	47.8%	32 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$18,262	$955	$15,869
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 Fir St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 439-2639	207	19	10.6	36.2%	177 (85.5%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)	72.9	116^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.7%		60.8	176^th of 457 public elementary schools	61.5%	60	81.0		72.0	65.0	71.0	41.0	88.0	74.0	96.0	$17,525	$770	$15,698
Schuyler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2404 Denver	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-9940	621	43	14.4	74.1%	43 (6.9%)	20 (3.2%)	553 (89.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.3	293^rd of 459 public elementary schools	36.2%		43.3	272^nd of 457 public elementary schools	40.5%	21	49.0	33.0	48.0		56.0	64.0	86.0		69.0	$13,387	$1,289	$10,709
Richland Elementary School	Public	3-5	595 Road 3	Richland	68601	Platte County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 564-6900	48	6	8.0	62.5%	7 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)	100.0				92.0					$21,282	$978	$17,675
Shell Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	16786 280th St	Columbus	68601	Platte County	Lakeview Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 564-8008	338	23	14.4	32.2%	256 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	69.8	135^th of 459 public elementary schools	70.6%		57.7	192^nd of 457 public elementary schools	58.0%	57	74.0	73.0	63.0	65.0	71.0	81.0	73.0	67.0	73.0	$13,597	$1,321	$10,777
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 E 8th St	Madison	68748	Madison County	Madison Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 454-2656	210	19	11.2	67.6%	50 (23.8%)	1 (0.5%)	133 (63.3%)	21 (10.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	19.5	386^th of 459 public elementary schools	15.9%		27.2	353^rd of 457 public elementary schools	22.8%	33	68.0	32.0	36.0		52.0	29.0	33.0		48.0	$18,192	$3,222	$13,170
Dual Language School	Public	PK, KG-2	2023 N Colfax St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 352-3527	56	4	13.9	62.5%	6 (10.7%)	1 (1.8%)	49 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$13,462	$731	$10,472

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkson Elementary School

How many students attend Clarkson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended Clarkson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Clarkson Elementary School?

Students at Clarkson Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Clarkson Elementary School in?

Clarkson Public Schools

Is Clarkson Elementary School a good school?

Clarkson Elementary School ranks 279^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Clarkson Elementary School attend?

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

High : Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

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