North Park Elementary

Summary:

North Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbus, Nebraska, serving 331 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Columbus Public Schools district, which is ranked 203 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Park Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (57.4%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 36.52% to 55.52% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency at 73%, higher than the district (55%) and state (63%) averages, but 4th-grade ELA proficiency at only 37%, lower than the district (41%) and state (55%) averages. North Park Elementary's performance varies across student subgroups, ranking relatively high for Hispanic students (74th out of 108 Nebraska elementary schools) but lower for White students (220th out of 385) and English Language Learners (49th out of 76). The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.22% to 54.38% over the past three years, and has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $11,404 in 2019-2020 to $14,872 in 2022-2023.

North Park Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 109th out of 483 Nebraska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 364th out of 459 in 2022-2023. The significant differences in performance between student subgroups suggest the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of different populations. While North Park Elementary's performance is generally lower than state averages, it is often on par with or slightly better than other nearby schools in the Columbus Public Schools district, indicating that the challenges may be systemic to the district. Addressing the impact of socioeconomic factors could be crucial for improving student achievement at North Park Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2200 31st St
       Columbus, NE  68602-0947


(402) 563-7070

District: Columbus Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
364th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,872 Help


Students who attend North Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Columbus Middle School
High:    Columbus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.4%
White:
37.2%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Park Elementary ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.4%), White (37.2%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Columbus Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Park Elementary is 16.1. 2 elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Park Elementary is $14,872. 3 elementary schools in the Columbus Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Park Elementary 364th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See North Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbus Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Public Schools 203rd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.86 341st 418 18.4%
2007 56.92 221st 430 48.6%
2008 45.77 354th 478 25.9%
2009 27.60 436th 471 7.4%
2010 63.82 157th 502 68.7%
2011 67.23 134th 473 71.7%
2012 57.05 205th 480 57.3%
2013 64.02 153rd 485 68.5%
2014 69.92 109th 483 77.4%
2015 70.55 113th 488 76.8%
2016 57.87 196th 480 59.2%
2017 40.11 298th 459 35.1%
2018 51.26 225th 450 50.0%
2019 48.54 241st 452 46.7%
2021 37.29 299th 442 32.4%
2022 31.67 330th 457 27.8%
2023 27.75 364th 459 20.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.00 9th 63 85.7%
2019 91.91 2nd 60 96.7%
2021 48.49 24th 47 48.9%
2023 41.37 49th 76 35.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.42 122nd 281 56.6%
2019 71.11 66th 298 77.9%
2021 40.11 171st 264 35.2%
2022 40.00 166th 259 35.9%
2023 37.16 219th 312 29.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.66 133rd 341 61.0%
2019 36.06 242nd 349 30.7%
2021 48.41 161st 318 49.4%
2022 33.98 222nd 337 34.1%
2023 24.89 275th 349 21.2%
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Rank History for Male students at North Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.66 153rd 347 55.9%
2019 57.10 153rd 367 58.3%
2021 26.66 262nd 328 20.1%
2022 24.40 281st 356 21.1%
2023 28.79 284th 366 22.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.21 32nd 81 60.5%
2019 75.51 13th 90 85.6%
2021 49.98 38th 68 44.1%
2022 28.25 63rd 81 22.2%
2023 40.13 74th 108 31.5%
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Rank History for White students at North Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.08 85th 391 78.3%
2019 53.50 167th 391 57.3%
2021 46.94 187th 368 49.2%
2022 60.45 132nd 388 66.0%
2023 44.58 220th 385 42.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for North Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1989 335 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 323 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 277 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1992 279 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1993 298 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 287 0 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 271 2 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 271 2 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 246 3 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 232 1 2 20 3 n/a n/a 0 258
1999 209 1 7 13 1 n/a n/a 23 254
2000 185 1 8 39 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2001 180 2 5 56 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 194 3 3 93 3 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 194 3 3 93 3 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 187 4 3 101 4 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 196 1 5 111 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 183 2 5 109 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 170 4 4 107 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2008 173 5 5 109 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 197 5 3 125 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 185 9 1 140 4 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 162 4 1 160 5 0 5 0 337
2012 165 4 1 167 3 0 6 0 346
2013 188 4 1 166 2 0 4 0 365
2014 174 5 1 179 2 0 4 0 365
2015 144 5 1 173 2 0 5 0 330
2016 146 5 1 183 3 0 6 0 344
2017 149 7 4 202 4 0 4 0 370
2018 118 6 3 174 1 0 7 0 309
2019 135 2 2 203 1 0 3 0 346
2020 138 4 3 201 2 0 6 0 354
2021 129 1 2 182 1 0 6 0 321
2022 142 1 2 176 2 0 8 0 331
2023 123 5 1 190 1 0 11 0 331

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 North Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 338 16.2 20.8 11.5
1989 337 16.2 20.8 11
1990 326 16.2 20.1 12
1991 279 14.0 19.9 10.8
1992 280 13.6 20.5 12.9
1993 307 14.1 21.8 13.7
1994 295 14.6 20.2 14.9
1995 302 14.1 21.4 18.9
1996 302 14.1 21.4 18.9
1997 276 15.1 18.3 17
1998 258 16.2 15.9 15.9
1999 254 15.6 16.3 28.6
2000 234 15.6 15.0 22.6
2001 244 15.5 15.7 35.2
2002 296 17.8 16.6 34.5
2003 296 17.8 16.6 34.5
2004 299 18.3 16.3 40.8
2005 316 18.0 17.6 43.7
2006 299 18.5 16.2 45.2
2007 285 17.2 16.6 43.2
2008 293 19.5 15.0 41.3
2009 332 19.4 17.1 42.5
2010 339 19.3 17.5 52.5
2011 337 20.2 16.6 51.6
2012 346 20.2 17.0 52.6
2013 365 19.7 18.4 52.1
2014 365 20.1 18.1 59.2
2015 330 21.0 15.7 60
2016 344 22.0 15.6 64.8
2017 370 22.9 16.1 64.9
2018 309 19.6 15.7 65.7
2019 346 18.5 18.7 61.8
2020 354 19.5 18.1 53.7
2021 321 20.5 15.6 49.2
2022 331 20.5 16.1 52.3
2023 331 20.5 16.1 54.4

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 North Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 338 16.2 20.8 11.5
1989 337 16.2 20.8 11
1990 326 16.2 20.1 12
1991 279 14.0 19.9 10.8
1992 280 13.6 20.5 12.9
1993 307 14.1 21.8 13.7
1994 295 14.6 20.2 14.9
1995 302 14.1 21.4 18.9
1996 302 14.1 21.4 18.9
1997 276 15.1 18.3 17
1998 258 16.2 15.9 15.9
1999 254 15.6 16.3 28.6
2000 234 15.6 15.0 22.6
2001 244 15.5 15.7 35.2
2002 296 17.8 16.6 34.5
2003 296 17.8 16.6 34.5
2004 299 18.3 16.3 40.8
2005 316 18.0 17.6 43.7
2006 299 18.5 16.2 45.2
2007 285 17.2 16.6 43.2
2008 293 19.5 15.0 41.3
2009 332 19.4 17.1 42.5
2010 339 19.3 17.5 52.5
2011 337 20.2 16.6 51.6
2012 346 20.2 17.0 52.6
2013 365 19.7 18.4 52.1
2014 365 20.1 18.1 59.2
2015 330 21.0 15.7 60
2016 344 22.0 15.6 64.8
2017 370 22.9 16.1 64.9
2018 309 19.6 15.7 65.7
2019 346 18.5 18.7 61.8
2020 354 19.5 18.1 53.7
2021 321 20.5 15.6 49.2
2022 331 20.5 16.1 52.3
2023 331 20.5 16.1 54.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $419 (3.4%) $11,033 (89.6%) $12,308
2020 $870 (7.6%) $9,705 (85.1%) $11,404
2021 $1,039 (8.1%) $10,949 (85.0%) $12,875
2022 $1,306 (9.7%) $11,277 (83.9%) $13,445
2023 $851 (5.7%) $12,719 (85.5%) $14,872

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 459 Elementary schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Park Elementary)6173
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Public Schools)6055
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Park Elementary)5841
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus Public Schools)5940
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Park Elementary)5437
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Public Schools)5541
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Park Elementary)4429
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Public Schools)4740
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students346331
 4.3%
African American25
 150%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic203190
 6.4%
Pacific Islander00
White135123
 8.9%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%54.4%
 7.5%


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Students who attend North Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Columbus Middle School
High : Columbus High School

North Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Nebraska elementary schools.

Students at North Park Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 37% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended North Park Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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