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Crofton Elementary School

Summary:

Crofton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Crofton, Nebraska, with an enrollment of 180 students. The school is part of the Crofton Community Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crofton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 82.76% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 58.91%, and 69% were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 60.65%. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 21.5% in 2022-2023 to 4.1% in 2023-2024, putting it below the state average. Crofton Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.93% to 38.89% over the past few years, lower than some nearby schools like Bloomfield Elementary (48.15%) and Wynot Elementary (36%).

Crofton Elementary's consistent academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and relatively low student-teacher ratio (ranging from 13.1 to 14.7) suggest a strong educational program. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 77th to 239th out of Nebraska's elementary schools, it generally outperforms the state averages, providing a valuable educational option for families in the Crofton area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1301 W 5th St
       Crofton, NE  68730-0429

(402) 388-4357

District: Crofton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,568 Help


Students who attend Crofton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Crofton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Compare Details Crofton Elementary School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crofton Elementary School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crofton Elementary School is $16,568.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Crofton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Crofton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crofton Community Schools 83rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crofton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Crofton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.06 1st 418 99.8%
2007 78.56 50th 430 88.4%
2008 70.85 57th 478 88.1%
2009 66.31 132nd 471 72.0%
2010 69.09 107th 502 78.7%
2011 50.58 244th 473 48.4%
2012 52.85 239th 480 50.2%
2013 66.24 139th 485 71.3%
2014 57.10 205th 483 57.6%
2015 59.54 195th 488 60.0%
2016 59.09 187th 480 61.0%
2017 74.57 106th 459 76.9%
2018 76.88 77th 450 82.9%
2019 48.78 239th 452 47.1%
2021 63.18 144th 442 67.4%
2022 70.70 112th 457 75.5%
2023 75.31 98th 459 78.6%
2024 63.11 170th 428 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Crofton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.47 169th 349 51.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Crofton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.31 104th 366 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Crofton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.25 75th 391 80.8%
2019 40.57 241st 391 38.4%
2021 55.14 141st 368 61.7%
2022 61.57 123rd 388 68.3%
2023 64.80 120th 385 68.8%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crofton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1989 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1990 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1991 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1992 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1993 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 199 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 201
1995 199 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 203
1996 199 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 203
1997 204 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 188 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 177 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 153 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 156
2001 155 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 140 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2003 140 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2004 156 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2005 144 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 143 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 148
2007 156 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 152 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 161 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2010 155 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 157
2011 160 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 161
2012 172 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 172
2013 162 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 168
2014 144 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 152
2015 140 0 1 2 4 0 1 0 148
2016 151 3 0 1 3 1 3 0 162
2017 133 3 0 0 3 1 4 0 144
2018 128 3 0 0 3 1 3 0 138
2019 123 0 0 1 3 2 4 0 133
2020 147 0 0 2 0 1 7 0 157
2021 152 0 0 4 0 1 5 0 162
2022 151 0 0 9 0 1 5 0 166
2023 167 0 0 6 0 1 6 0 180
2024 176 0 0 8 0 1 2 0 187

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 Crofton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 10.8 14.0 46.7
1989 153 11.5 13.3 36.6
1990 193 11.0 17.5 47.7
1991 182 12.3 14.7 46.2
1992 205 11.8 17.3 38
1993 196 13.9 14.1 48.5
1994 201 13.8 14.6 48.8
1995 203 13.7 14.8 40.9
1996 203 13.7 14.8 40.9
1997 212 12.4 17.1 41.5
1998 192 12.4 15.5 33.9
1999 180 12.6 14.3 51.1
2000 156 12.7 12.3 46.2
2001 156 12.7 12.3 41.7
2002 147 13.2 11.1 37.4
2003 147 13.2 11.1 37.4
2004 160 12.7 12.6 36.3
2005 152 12.2 12.5 42.1
2006 148 12.2 12.1 35.1
2007 161 11.2 14.4 34.8
2008 155 11.2 13.8 36.1
2009 166 11.2 14.8 33.1
2010 157 10.9 14.3 33.1
2011 161 11.1 14.5 41.6
2012 172 11.1 15.4 38.4
2013 168 11.3 14.8 39.9
2014 152 11.0 13.7 40.1
2015 148 11.0 13.4 36.5
2016 162 12.0 13.5 37
2017 144 11.2 12.8 34.7
2018 138 12.0 11.5 37
2019 133 12.4 10.7 36.8
2020 157 12.4 12.6 34.4
2021 162 12.2 13.1 38.9
2022 166 12.5 13.2 31.9
2023 180 12.1 14.7 33.9
2024 187 11.4 16.3 36.4

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 Crofton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 10.8 14.0 46.7
1989 153 11.5 13.3 36.6
1990 193 11.0 17.5 47.7
1991 182 12.3 14.7 46.2
1992 205 11.8 17.3 38
1993 196 13.9 14.1 48.5
1994 201 13.8 14.6 48.8
1995 203 13.7 14.8 40.9
1996 203 13.7 14.8 40.9
1997 212 12.4 17.1 41.5
1998 192 12.4 15.5 33.9
1999 180 12.6 14.3 51.1
2000 156 12.7 12.3 46.2
2001 156 12.7 12.3 41.7
2002 147 13.2 11.1 37.4
2003 147 13.2 11.1 37.4
2004 160 12.7 12.6 36.3
2005 152 12.2 12.5 42.1
2006 148 12.2 12.1 35.1
2007 161 11.2 14.4 34.8
2008 155 11.2 13.8 36.1
2009 166 11.2 14.8 33.1
2010 157 10.9 14.3 33.1
2011 161 11.1 14.5 41.6
2012 172 11.1 15.4 38.4
2013 168 11.3 14.8 39.9
2014 152 11.0 13.7 40.1
2015 148 11.0 13.4 36.5
2016 162 12.0 13.5 37
2017 144 11.2 12.8 34.7
2018 138 12.0 11.5 37
2019 133 12.4 10.7 36.8
2020 157 12.4 12.6 34.4
2021 162 12.2 13.1 38.9
2022 166 12.5 13.2 31.9
2023 180 12.1 14.7 33.9
2024 187 11.4 16.3 36.4

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 Crofton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $663 (3.9%) $15,017 (89.2%) $16,840
2020 $534 (3.5%) $13,845 (90.1%) $15,374
2021 $1,115 (7.0%) $13,741 (86.5%) $15,886
2022 $1,499 (9.0%) $13,790 (82.5%) $16,712
2023 $749 (4.5%) $13,887 (83.8%) $16,568

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crofton 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 239th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 98th of 459 Elementary schools
 31.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Elementary School)5084
 34%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Community Schools)5084
 34%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crofton Elementary School)3379
 46%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Crofton Community Schools)3379
 46%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Elementary School)7259
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Community Schools)7259
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crofton Elementary School)4455
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Crofton Community Schools)4455
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Elementary School)6569
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Community Schools)6569
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Science (Crofton Elementary School)7494
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Crofton Community Schools)7494
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Elementary School)4365
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Crofton Community Schools)4365
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crofton Elementary School)5090
 40%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Crofton Community Schools)5090
 40%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students133180
 35.3%
African American00
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White123167
 35.8%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%33.9%
 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crofton Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Crofton Elementary School.

Students at Crofton Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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

High : Crofton High School

Crofton Elementary School ranks 170th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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