Centura Elementary School

Summary:

Centura Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cairo, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 273 students. The school is part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, which is ranked 108 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centura Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 74% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.26% in 2022-2023), which is lower than the nearby Elba Elementary School, Newell Elementary School, and other surrounding schools. Additionally, Centura Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which is lower than the nearby schools.

When compared to the surrounding schools, such as Ravenna Elementary School and Shoemaker Elementary School, Centura Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively low percentage of students from low-income families. This suggests the school may be providing a high-quality educational experience for its students, despite having a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.94%) compared to the more diverse student populations at the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 201 N Hwy 11
       Cairo, NE  68824


(308) 485-4258

District: Centura Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,296 Help


Students who attend Centura Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Centura Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
5.5%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Centura Elementary School ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (5.5%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centura Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centura Elementary School is $18,296.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Centura Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centura Elementary School 152nd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Centura Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Centura Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Centura Public Schools 108th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Centura Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Centura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.13 409th 418 2.2%
2007 2.55 426th 430 0.9%
2008 17.00 464th 478 2.9%
2009 34.69 414th 471 12.1%
2010 44.12 345th 502 31.3%
2011 42.56 290th 473 38.7%
2012 57.94 199th 480 58.5%
2013 50.32 263rd 485 45.8%
2014 49.58 259th 483 46.4%
2015 53.28 236th 488 51.6%
2016 69.89 119th 480 75.2%
2017 65.25 152nd 459 66.9%
2018 76.85 78th 450 82.7%
2019 67.49 130th 452 71.2%
2021 74.21 92nd 442 79.2%
2022 66.53 138th 457 69.8%
2023 66.82 152nd 459 66.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.60 70th 281 75.1%
2019 72.71 60th 298 79.9%
2021 84.60 20th 264 92.4%
2023 74.09 55th 312 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Centura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.09 91st 341 73.3%
2019 56.13 144th 349 58.7%
2021 68.25 90th 318 71.7%
2022 62.29 121st 337 64.1%
2023 63.80 125th 349 64.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Centura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.50 100th 347 71.2%
2019 56.89 154th 367 58.0%
2021 66.69 89th 328 72.9%
2022 79.46 50th 356 86.0%
2023 43.14 213th 366 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Centura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.84 96th 391 75.4%
2019 61.82 130th 391 66.8%
2021 70.69 78th 368 78.8%
2022 61.66 121st 388 68.8%
2023 61.28 136th 385 64.7%
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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 Centura Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1989 315 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 309 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 336 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 319 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 289 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 330 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1995 324 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 324 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 325 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 320 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 305 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 1 308
2000 300 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 303 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 297 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 297 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 278 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 270 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 267 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 265 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2008 280 1 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 287 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2010 240 2 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2011 269 5 0 20 0 0 0 0 294
2012 275 2 0 21 0 0 5 0 303
2013 276 3 0 17 0 0 6 0 302
2014 265 3 0 17 0 0 3 0 288
2015 252 3 0 21 0 0 3 0 279
2016 251 3 0 15 0 0 2 0 271
2017 258 2 0 11 0 0 2 0 273
2018 245 2 0 16 0 0 2 0 265
2019 244 2 0 17 0 0 1 0 264
2020 250 2 0 16 0 0 4 0 272
2021 242 3 0 21 0 0 4 0 270
2022 239 6 0 19 0 0 2 0 266
2023 251 4 0 15 0 0 3 0 273

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 Centura Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 18.6 17.4 37.2
1989 320 19.3 16.5 22.5
1990 312 19.4 16.0 25.6
1991 341 19.4 17.5 25.8
1992 321 19.4 16.5 27.1
1993 290 18.6 15.6 22.8
1994 331 19.8 16.7 20.8
1995 329 19.6 16.8 21.6
1996 329 19.6 16.8 21.6
1997 328 19.6 16.7 23.2
1998 325 20.3 16.0 26.8
1999 308 19.3 16.0 26.7
2000 311 20.4 15.2 28
2001 313 20.6 15.2 30
2002 308 20.6 15.0 34.7
2003 308 20.6 15.0 34.7
2004 294 20.6 14.3 37.4
2005 286 20.7 13.8 26.6
2006 279 19.9 14.0 40.1
2007 277 19.9 13.9 34.7
2008 293 19.4 15.1 39.2
2009 300 20.0 15.0 26
2010 251 20.3 12.3 33.1
2011 294 21.2 13.8 36.7
2012 303 21.7 13.9 38
2013 302 21.8 13.8 33.8
2014 288 20.1 14.3 34
2015 279 20.0 13.9 34.4
2016 271 20.0 13.5 30.3
2017 273 20.1 13.5 30.4
2018 265 20.1 13.1 34.7
2019 264 19.8 13.2 35.6
2020 272 21.3 12.7 38.2
2021 270 22.0 12.2 30
2022 266 21.5 12.3 40.6
2023 273 22.2 12.2 36.3

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 Centura Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 18.6 17.4 37.2
1989 320 19.3 16.5 22.5
1990 312 19.4 16.0 25.6
1991 341 19.4 17.5 25.8
1992 321 19.4 16.5 27.1
1993 290 18.6 15.6 22.8
1994 331 19.8 16.7 20.8
1995 329 19.6 16.8 21.6
1996 329 19.6 16.8 21.6
1997 328 19.6 16.7 23.2
1998 325 20.3 16.0 26.8
1999 308 19.3 16.0 26.7
2000 311 20.4 15.2 28
2001 313 20.6 15.2 30
2002 308 20.6 15.0 34.7
2003 308 20.6 15.0 34.7
2004 294 20.6 14.3 37.4
2005 286 20.7 13.8 26.6
2006 279 19.9 14.0 40.1
2007 277 19.9 13.9 34.7
2008 293 19.4 15.1 39.2
2009 300 20.0 15.0 26
2010 251 20.3 12.3 33.1
2011 294 21.2 13.8 36.7
2012 303 21.7 13.9 38
2013 302 21.8 13.8 33.8
2014 288 20.1 14.3 34
2015 279 20.0 13.9 34.4
2016 271 20.0 13.5 30.3
2017 273 20.1 13.5 30.4
2018 265 20.1 13.1 34.7
2019 264 19.8 13.2 35.6
2020 272 21.3 12.7 38.2
2021 270 22.0 12.2 30
2022 266 21.5 12.3 40.6
2023 273 22.2 12.2 36.3

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 Centura Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $577 (4.2%) $11,167 (81.7%) $13,665
2020 $1,255 (8.4%) $11,798 (78.7%) $14,990
2021 $1,339 (8.3%) $12,623 (78.3%) $16,128
2022 $1,097 (6.6%) $13,386 (80.2%) $16,690
2023 $763 (4.2%) $15,407 (84.2%) $18,296

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Centura 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 130th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 152nd of 459 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centura Elementary School)7266
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centura Public Schools)7266
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Centura Elementary School)5361
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Centura Public Schools)5361
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centura Elementary School)7457
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Centura Public Schools)7457
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Centura Elementary School)7752
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Centura Public Schools)7752
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centura Elementary School)4874
 26%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Centura Public Schools)4874
 26%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Centura Elementary School)6481
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Centura Public Schools)6481
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Centura Elementary School)8384
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Centura Public Schools)8384
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6870
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centura Elementary School)5371
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Centura Public Schools)5371
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Centura Elementary School)5682
 26%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Centura Public Schools)5682
 26%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264273
 3.4%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1715
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White244251
 2.9%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%36.3%
 0.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Centura Elementary School.

Centura Elementary School ranks 152nd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Centura Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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

High : Centura Secondary School


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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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