Dorchester Elementary School

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Dorchester Elementary School ranks 300 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dorchester Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 144 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Dorchester, Nebraska. The school has a predominantly White student population (69.44%) with a significant Hispanic presence (28.47%), and is part of the Dorchester Public School District, which is ranked 194 out of 212 districts in the state.

Academically, Dorchester Elementary has shown mixed performance compared to the state average. While the school's 4th and 5th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and 6th-grade Mathematics were above the state average, its 6th-grade English Language Arts and 4th-grade Mathematics scores fell below. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between the 214th and 300th position among Nebraska elementary schools over the past few years, placing it in the bottom half. Notably, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as male students and White students, also ranks in the bottom third of the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as the highly-ranked Seward Elementary School, Dorchester Elementary generally performs below the top-performing schools in the region. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 12.1 over the past three years, which could allow for more individualized attention. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, presents both challenges and opportunities for the community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343-0007

(402) 946-2781

District: Dorchester Public School

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,775

Students who attend Dorchester Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Dorchester High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

Hispanic:

28.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dorchester Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.4%), Hispanic (28.5%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorchester Elementary School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Dorchester Elementary School employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorchester Elementary School is $18,775.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dorchester Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester Elementary School 300^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Dorchester Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

Dorchester Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester Public School 194^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dorchester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	78.42	46^th	418	89.0%
2007	37.81	321^st	430	25.3%
2008	68.81	86^th	478	82.0%
2009	61.49	184^th	471	60.9%
2010	51.15	276^th	502	45.0%
2011	47.87	260^th	473	45.0%
2012	48.03	269^th	480	44.0%
2013	46.62	288^th	485	40.6%
2014	46.13	284^th	483	41.2%
2015	34.87	360^th	488	26.2%
2016	28.41	388^th	480	19.2%
2017	24.11	385^th	459	16.1%
2018	19.04	393^rd	450	12.7%
2019	43.20	278^th	452	38.5%
2021	52.62	214^th	442	51.6%
2022	40.46	290^th	457	36.5%
2023	39.75	300^th	459	34.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.29	274^th	366	25.1%

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Rank History for White students at Dorchester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.30	285^th	388	26.5%

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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 Dorchester Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	106	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
1989	117	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
1990	111	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
1991	129	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1992	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1993	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1994	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1995	128	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1996	128	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1997	136	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1998	126	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
1999	122	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	122
2000	116	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	117
2001	102	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	104
2002	100	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	105
2003	100	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	105
2004	84	0	3	8	n/a	n/a	95
2005	84	1	0	7	n/a	n/a	92
2006	93	0	0	12	n/a	n/a	105
2007	99	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	110
2008	97	1	0	13	n/a	n/a	111
2009	98	1	0	21	n/a	n/a	120
2010	94	1	0	16	n/a	n/a	111
2011	93	0	0	16	0	2	111
2012	78	0	0	16	0	2	96
2013	76	0	0	18	0	3	97
2014	83	0	0	21	0	3	107
2015	76	0	0	26	0	2	104
2016	75	0	0	32	0	2	109
2017	60	0	0	31	0	1	92
2018	66	0	0	29	0	0	95
2019	91	0	0	34	0	2	127
2020	101	0	0	39	0	1	141
2021	108	0	0	44	0	1	153
2022	110	0	0	35	0	1	146
2023	100	0	0	41	0	3	144

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 Dorchester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	106	9.6	11.0	8.5
1989	117	9.5	12.3	10.3
1990	111	9.9	11.2	9
1991	129	10.4	12.4	8.5
1992	127	10.6	11.9	11
1993	131	10.1	13.0	16
1994	136	10.1	13.5	14.7
1995	130	10.9	11.9	11.5
1996	130	10.9	11.9	11.5
1997	138	10.7	12.9	14.5
1998	126	9.8	12.9	13.5
1999	122	10.3	11.8	20.5
2000	117	9.3	12.6	32.5
2001	104	9.8	10.6	27.9
2002	105	9.9	10.6	36.2
2003	105	9.9	10.6	36.2
2004	95	9.9	9.6	44.2
2005	92	10.0	9.2	38
2006	105	10.0	10.5	65.7
2007	110	9.8	11.2	38.2
2008	111	9.5	11.7	30.6
2009	120	9.6	12.5	38.3
2010	111	9.6	11.5	42.3
2011	111	9.9	11.1	45
2012	96	9.9	9.6	38.5
2013	97	10.0	9.6	38.1
2014	107	10.0	10.6	45.8
2015	104	10.0	10.4	42.3
2016	109	10.0	10.9	45
2017	92	9.9	9.2	45.7
2018	95	9.9	9.5	40
2019	127	10.9	11.6	41.7
2020	141	12.3	11.4	44
2021	153	12.5	12.1	46.4
2022	146	12.5	11.6	30.1
2023	144	12.6	11.3	36.8

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 Dorchester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	106	9.6	11.0	8.5
1989	117	9.5	12.3	10.3
1990	111	9.9	11.2	9
1991	129	10.4	12.4	8.5
1992	127	10.6	11.9	11
1993	131	10.1	13.0	16
1994	136	10.1	13.5	14.7
1995	130	10.9	11.9	11.5
1996	130	10.9	11.9	11.5
1997	138	10.7	12.9	14.5
1998	126	9.8	12.9	13.5
1999	122	10.3	11.8	20.5
2000	117	9.3	12.6	32.5
2001	104	9.8	10.6	27.9
2002	105	9.9	10.6	36.2
2003	105	9.9	10.6	36.2
2004	95	9.9	9.6	44.2
2005	92	10.0	9.2	38
2006	105	10.0	10.5	65.7
2007	110	9.8	11.2	38.2
2008	111	9.5	11.7	30.6
2009	120	9.6	12.5	38.3
2010	111	9.6	11.5	42.3
2011	111	9.9	11.1	45
2012	96	9.9	9.6	38.5
2013	97	10.0	9.6	38.1
2014	107	10.0	10.6	45.8
2015	104	10.0	10.4	42.3
2016	109	10.0	10.9	45
2017	92	9.9	9.2	45.7
2018	95	9.9	9.5	40
2019	127	10.9	11.6	41.7
2020	141	12.3	11.4	44
2021	153	12.5	12.1	46.4
2022	146	12.5	11.6	30.1
2023	144	12.6	11.3	36.8

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 Dorchester Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$580 (3.3%)	$15,451 (87.4%)	$17,682
2020	$1,216 (6.8%)	$15,009 (84.0%)	$17,871
2021	$1,477 (8.3%)	$14,763 (82.6%)	$17,882
2022	$2,060 (11.1%)	$14,909 (80.2%)	$18,594
2023	$1,450 (7.7%)	$15,108 (80.5%)	$18,775

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorchester Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 278^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 300^th of 459 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Elementary School)	71	44	27%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Public School)	71	44	27%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Elementary School)	41	44	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Public School)	41	44	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	50	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Elementary School)	44	56	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Public School)	44	56	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	127	144	13.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	34	41	20.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	100	9.9%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.7%	36.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Dorchester 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
Dorchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 W 9th	Dorchester	68343	Saline County	Dorchester Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 946-2781	144	13	11.3	36.8%	100 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	39.8	300^th of 459 public elementary schools	34.6%		40.5	290^th of 457 public elementary schools	36.5%	10		56.0	60.0	50.0		39.0		56.0		$18,775	$1,450	$15,108
Crete Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	309 E 11th St	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 826-5822	450	34	13.2	64.2%	131 (29.1%)	4 (0.9%)	288 (64.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$19,254	$1,219	$16,396
Friend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 947-2781	147	12	12.5	25.9%	140 (95.2%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	70.8	129^th of 459 public elementary schools	71.9%		51.6	231^st of 457 public elementary schools	49.5%	102	69.0	56.0	71.0	56.0	81.0	72.0		87.0		$20,113	$906	$15,941
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 West 1st Street	Milford	68405	Seward County	Milford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 761-2408	461	31	15.0	25.6%	422 (91.5%)	10 (2.2%)	16 (3.5%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	55.8	210^th of 459 public elementary schools	54.2%		66.5	137^th of 457 public elementary schools	70.0%	73	56.0	51.0	55.0	56.0	61.0	65.0	81.0	64.0	88.0	$12,376	$692	$10,654
Crete Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1700 Glenwood Ave	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 826-5833	415	30	13.7		147 (35.4%)	4 (1.0%)	247 (59.5%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	56.9	205^th of 459 public elementary schools	55.3%		49.5	238^th of 457 public elementary schools	47.9%	33	61.0	43.0	61.0		65.0	65.0	79.0		82.0	$14,971	$1,440	$11,918
Elementary School At Wilber	Public	PK, KG-5	900 South Franklin Street	Wilber	68465	Saline County	Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 821-2141	294	22	13.6	34.4%	225 (76.5%)	2 (0.7%)	51 (17.3%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	41.5	289^th of 459 public elementary schools	37.0%		29.3	342^nd of 457 public elementary schools	25.2%	53	61.0	45.0	49.0		41.0	57.0	67.0		81.0	$15,513	$1,221	$12,550
Exeter-Milligan Elementary-Exeter	Public	PK, KG-5	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	79	10	8.2	12.7%	77 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$28,702	$348	$25,657
Seward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Pinewood	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 643-2968	573	38	15.1	26.4%	534 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	78.9	79^th of 459 public elementary schools	82.8%		88.8	24^th of 457 public elementary schools	94.7%	55	70.0	75.0			70.0	82.0				$14,904	$916	$12,356

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Dorchester Elementary School attend?

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

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What is the racial makeup of Dorchester Elementary School?

Students at Dorchester Elementary School are 69% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Dorchester Elementary School a good school?

Dorchester Elementary School ranks 300^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Dorchester Elementary School.

What district is Dorchester Elementary School in?

Dorchester Public School

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