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Elgin High School

Summary:

Elgin High School is a public high school in Elgin, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Elgin Public Schools district, which is ranked 4 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Elgin High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 7 out of 168 Nebraska high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elgin High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 75% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 87.5% in ACT Mathematics, and 87.5% in ACT Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains an excellent 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Elgin High School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.7 to 8.2 over the past few years, indicating a high level of individual attention and support for students. The school also spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $23,166 to $28,817 over the past few years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to the nearby Elkhorn Valley High School and Neligh-Oakdale High School, Elgin High School significantly outperforms these schools in academic assessments and graduation rates, suggesting that it is a higher-performing institution in the region. However, the school has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.9% to 21.5% over the past few years, which is an area that the school may need to address to ensure consistent student engagement and learning.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 101 N 4th St
       Elgin, NE  68636-0399

(402) 843-2455

District: Elgin Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,282 Help


Feeder schools for Elgin High School:

Elementary:    Elgin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  85

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elgin High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Elgin High School ranks better than 95.8% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elgin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elgin High School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Elgin High School employs 9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elgin High School is $25,282.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Elgin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elgin High School 7th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Elgin High School in the ranking list.)

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Elgin Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elgin Public Schools 4th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elgin High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Elgin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.43 160th 226 29.2%
2007 85.69 6th 227 97.4%
2009 49.69 156th 243 35.8%
2010 74.46 30th 254 88.2%
2011 81.02 23rd 246 90.7%
2012 76.49 33rd 255 87.1%
2013 90.74 6th 248 97.6%
2014 58.00 100th 252 60.3%
2015 66.77 71st 256 72.3%
2022 75.90 38th 249 84.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Elgin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.86 61st 234 73.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Elgin High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Elgin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.65 206th 249 17.3%
2007 37.96 195th 247 21.1%
2008 53.81 141st 252 44.0%
2009 79.91 4th 251 98.4%
2010 85.45 5th 249 98.0%
2011 68.04 67th 252 73.4%
2012 83.49 15th 245 93.9%
2013 74.88 44th 247 82.2%
2014 69.13 79th 247 68.0%
2015 63.65 77th 242 68.2%
2016 77.80 38th 246 84.6%
2017 92.38 10th 219 95.4%
2018 83.82 24th 219 89.0%
2022 93.21 9th 202 95.5%
2024 94.96 7th 168 95.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Elgin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.93 4th 135 97.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Elgin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.79 28th 205 86.3%
2022 89.82 11th 196 94.4%
2024 94.97 6th 125 95.2%
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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 Elgin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1989 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1990 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1991 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1992 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1993 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1995 63 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1996 63 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1997 81 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1998 73 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1999 70 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2000 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2002 106 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2003 106 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2004 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2005 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2006 102 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2007 93 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2008 93 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2009 87 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2010 69 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2011 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75
2012 76 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 77
2013 77 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 83
2014 76 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 82
2015 75 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 81
2016 63 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 66
2017 54 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 59
2018 57 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 59
2019 49 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 51
2020 55 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 56
2021 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62
2022 84 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 85
2023 83 2 0 4 0 0 2 0 91
2024 81 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 85

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 Elgin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 59 7.9 7.4 22
1989 58 8.2 7.0 20.7
1990 54 8.0 6.7 20.4
1991 51 7.5 6.8 17.6
1992 54 7.5 7.2 24.1
1993 49 7.6 6.4 26.5
1994 50 7.3 6.8 30
1995 64 7.7 8.3 23.4
1996 64 7.7 8.3 23.4
1997 82 7.8 10.5 31.7
1998 73 8.1 9.0 78.1
1999 71 9.6 7.4 33.8
2000 78 8.6 9.1 39.7
2001 77 8.4 9.2 49.4
2002 107 9.5 11.3 45.8
2003 107 9.5 11.3 45.8
2004 105 9.7 10.8 47.6
2005 101 10.0 10.1 51.5
2006 104 8.8 11.8 48.1
2007 95 8.8 10.8 45.3
2008 94 9.8 9.6 40.4
2009 88 9.8 9.0 39.8
2010 70 10.4 6.7 51.4
2011 75 10.2 7.3 45.3
2012 77 10.4 7.3 44.2
2013 83 10.0 8.2 48.2
2014 82 10.3 7.9 48.8
2015 81 10.0 8.1 51.9
2016 66 11.0 6.0 57.6
2017 59 10.7 5.4 61
2018 59 10.7 5.4 55.9
2019 51 10.6 4.8 47.1
2020 56 9.6 5.8 50
2021 62 10.8 5.7 46.8
2022 85 10.9 7.7 35.3
2023 91 10.9 8.2 42.9
2024 85 9.0 9.4 41.2

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 Elgin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 59 7.9 7.4 22
1989 58 8.2 7.0 20.7
1990 54 8.0 6.7 20.4
1991 51 7.5 6.8 17.6
1992 54 7.5 7.2 24.1
1993 49 7.6 6.4 26.5
1994 50 7.3 6.8 30
1995 64 7.7 8.3 23.4
1996 64 7.7 8.3 23.4
1997 82 7.8 10.5 31.7
1998 73 8.1 9.0 78.1
1999 71 9.6 7.4 33.8
2000 78 8.6 9.1 39.7
2001 77 8.4 9.2 49.4
2002 107 9.5 11.3 45.8
2003 107 9.5 11.3 45.8
2004 105 9.7 10.8 47.6
2005 101 10.0 10.1 51.5
2006 104 8.8 11.8 48.1
2007 95 8.8 10.8 45.3
2008 94 9.8 9.6 40.4
2009 88 9.8 9.0 39.8
2010 70 10.4 6.7 51.4
2011 75 10.2 7.3 45.3
2012 77 10.4 7.3 44.2
2013 83 10.0 8.2 48.2
2014 82 10.3 7.9 48.8
2015 81 10.0 8.1 51.9
2016 66 11.0 6.0 57.6
2017 59 10.7 5.4 61
2018 59 10.7 5.4 55.9
2019 51 10.6 4.8 47.1
2020 56 9.6 5.8 50
2021 62 10.8 5.7 46.8
2022 85 10.9 7.7 35.3
2023 91 10.9 8.2 42.9
2024 85 9.0 9.4 41.2

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 Elgin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $316 (1.1%) $27,335 (93.0%) $29,382
2020 $383 (1.3%) $27,042 (93.8%) $28,817
2021 $932 (3.5%) $24,751 (91.8%) $26,975
2022 $1,217 (5.3%) $20,978 (90.6%) $23,166
2023 $963 (3.8%) $23,325 (92.3%) $25,282

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elgin High 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5191
 78.4%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White4983
 69.4%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%42.9%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 85 students attended Elgin High School.

Elgin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elgin Elementary School

Yes! Elgin High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 168 Nebraska high schools.

Students at Elgin High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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