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Falls City South Elementary

Summary:

Falls City South Elementary is a public elementary school in Falls City, Nebraska, serving 175 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Falls City Public Schools district, which is ranked 168 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Falls City South Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.14%) compared to the state average, its academic performance is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 39% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 63%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.93% to 66.47% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, the school's spending per student has been increasing, and its student-teacher ratio has been relatively low, ranging from 11.4 to 12.6 over the past three school years.

Interestingly, the nearby Falls City North Elementary, which serves younger grades (PK-2), has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (41.69%) compared to Falls City South Elementary (59.43% in 2022-2023). This suggests that the student population at Falls City South Elementary may face greater socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 123 out of 452 Nebraska elementary schools in 2018-2019 (4 stars) to 316 out of 459 in 2022-2023 (2 stars), indicating inconsistent performance. The school's leadership and the district should closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and develop targeted strategies to address them, with a focus on improving academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1000 Fulton St
       Falls City, NE  68355-3098

(402) 245-4067

District: Falls City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
316th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,165 Help


Students who attend Falls City South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Falls City Middle School
High:    Falls City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Two or more races:
7.4%
American Indian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Compare Details Falls City South Elementary ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), two or more races (7.4%), American Indian (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falls City South Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falls City South Elementary is $16,165.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Falls City South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Falls City South Elementary 316th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Falls City South Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Falls City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Falls City Public Schools 168th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falls City South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Falls City South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.71 253rd 418 39.5%
2007 70.15 105th 430 75.6%
2008 45.86 352nd 478 26.4%
2009 59.17 213th 471 54.8%
2010 56.38 234th 502 53.4%
2011 67.68 130th 473 72.5%
2012 60.74 179th 480 62.7%
2013 47.01 285th 485 41.2%
2014 48.52 272nd 483 43.7%
2015 50.55 248th 488 49.2%
2016 47.90 268th 480 44.2%
2017 62.62 167th 459 63.6%
2018 64.48 147th 450 67.3%
2019 68.51 123rd 452 72.8%
2021 39.44 287th 442 35.1%
2022 45.38 259th 457 43.3%
2023 37.83 316th 459 31.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Falls City South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.11 24th 43 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falls City South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.38 46th 281 83.6%
2019 72.54 61st 298 79.5%
2021 46.76 145th 264 45.1%
2022 55.56 115th 259 55.6%
2023 53.11 153rd 312 51.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Falls City South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.26 136th 341 60.1%
2019 62.94 124th 349 64.5%
2021 31.46 232nd 318 27.0%
2022 47.40 171st 337 49.3%
2023 34.98 235th 349 32.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Falls City South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.92 103rd 347 70.3%
2019 67.58 107th 367 70.8%
2021 38.05 220th 328 32.9%
2022 32.22 246th 356 30.9%
2023 39.17 237th 366 35.2%
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Rank History for White students at Falls City South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.74 154th 391 60.6%
2019 57.85 147th 391 62.4%
2021 23.05 317th 368 13.9%
2022 28.60 303rd 388 21.9%
2023 23.12 323rd 385 16.1%
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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 Falls City South Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 175 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 181
1989 210 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 216
1990 209 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 219
1991 209 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 219
1992 207 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 212 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 238 0 1 2 10 n/a n/a 0 251
1995 242 1 3 3 12 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 242 1 3 3 12 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 212 1 1 8 18 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 209 1 0 2 20 n/a n/a 0 232
1999 203 2 0 0 17 n/a n/a 1 223
2000 184 3 0 2 17 n/a n/a 0 206
2001 185 1 0 1 19 n/a n/a 0 206
2002 171 4 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 193
2003 171 4 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 193
2004 171 2 2 0 18 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 180 1 1 0 19 n/a n/a 0 201
2006 170 3 2 2 15 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 147 3 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 163
2008 157 3 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 173
2009 149 2 0 3 16 n/a n/a 0 170
2010 154 1 0 5 13 n/a n/a 0 173
2011 159 0 2 4 8 0 6 0 179
2012 157 0 1 4 10 0 11 0 183
2013 150 0 1 4 7 0 18 0 180
2014 154 0 1 8 6 0 21 0 190
2015 143 0 0 11 2 0 16 0 172
2016 137 0 0 8 4 0 19 0 168
2017 144 1 0 5 3 0 20 0 173
2018 142 0 1 6 5 2 20 0 176
2019 142 0 2 3 4 1 18 0 170
2020 142 0 1 3 8 1 18 0 173
2021 148 0 0 0 8 0 14 0 170
2022 149 1 0 0 8 0 14 0 172
2023 149 1 0 3 9 0 13 0 175

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 Falls City South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 13.5 13.4 18.8
1989 216 14.5 14.8 21.8
1990 219 14.4 15.2 21.5
1991 219 14.4 15.2 18.7
1992 216 14.4 15.0 21.3
1993 222 14.4 15.4 26.6
1994 251 14.4 17.4 25.5
1995 261 16.6 15.7 34.9
1996 261 16.6 15.7 34.9
1997 240 15.6 15.4 28.8
1998 232 16.6 14.0 33.2
1999 223 16.6 13.4 51.4
2000 206 16.6 12.4 45.6
2001 206 16.7 12.3 49.5
2002 193 16.7 11.6 48.2
2003 193 16.7 11.6 48.2
2004 193 16.7 11.6 48.2
2005 201 16.7 12.0 51.2
2006 192 16.3 11.8 51
2007 163 15.3 10.7 48.5
2008 173 15.3 11.3 48
2009 170 15.3 11.1 54.7
2010 173 14.0 12.2 58.4
2011 179 14.1 12.6 57.5
2012 183 13.6 13.4 55.2
2013 180 13.9 12.9 59.4
2014 190 13.6 13.8 62.1
2015 172 15.0 11.4 59.3
2016 168 14.0 12.0 53.6
2017 173 14.9 11.5 56.1
2018 176 13.9 12.6 59.1
2019 170 12.2 13.8 64.1
2020 173 12.6 13.6 62.4
2021 170 13.6 12.4 66.5
2022 172 13.6 12.6 45.9
2023 175 15.3 11.4 59.4

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 Falls City South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 13.5 13.4 18.8
1989 216 14.5 14.8 21.8
1990 219 14.4 15.2 21.5
1991 219 14.4 15.2 18.7
1992 216 14.4 15.0 21.3
1993 222 14.4 15.4 26.6
1994 251 14.4 17.4 25.5
1995 261 16.6 15.7 34.9
1996 261 16.6 15.7 34.9
1997 240 15.6 15.4 28.8
1998 232 16.6 14.0 33.2
1999 223 16.6 13.4 51.4
2000 206 16.6 12.4 45.6
2001 206 16.7 12.3 49.5
2002 193 16.7 11.6 48.2
2003 193 16.7 11.6 48.2
2004 193 16.7 11.6 48.2
2005 201 16.7 12.0 51.2
2006 192 16.3 11.8 51
2007 163 15.3 10.7 48.5
2008 173 15.3 11.3 48
2009 170 15.3 11.1 54.7
2010 173 14.0 12.2 58.4
2011 179 14.1 12.6 57.5
2012 183 13.6 13.4 55.2
2013 180 13.9 12.9 59.4
2014 190 13.6 13.8 62.1
2015 172 15.0 11.4 59.3
2016 168 14.0 12.0 53.6
2017 173 14.9 11.5 56.1
2018 176 13.9 12.6 59.1
2019 170 12.2 13.8 64.1
2020 173 12.6 13.6 62.4
2021 170 13.6 12.4 66.5
2022 172 13.6 12.6 45.9
2023 175 15.3 11.4 59.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Falls City South Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $919 (6.1%) $12,989 (86.2%) $15,072
2020 $1,040 (7.2%) $12,238 (84.7%) $14,448
2021 $1,350 (9.0%) $12,398 (82.7%) $14,995
2022 $1,289 (8.1%) $13,381 (83.7%) $15,979
2023 $1,179 (7.3%) $13,693 (84.7%) $16,165

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Falls City South Elementary

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 123rd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 459 Elementary schools
 41.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Falls City South Elementary)5339
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Public Schools)5339
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Falls City South Elementary)6049
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Falls City Public Schools)6049
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City South Elementary)6952
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Public Schools)6952
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Falls City South Elementary)6757
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Public Schools)6757
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City South Elementary)6049
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Public Schools)6049
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Falls City South Elementary)6566
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Public Schools)6566
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Falls City South Elementary)8175
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Falls City Public Schools)8175
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students170175
 2.9%
African American01
American Indian49
 125%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White142149
 4.9%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%59.4%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Falls City South Elementary

Students at Falls City South Elementary are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Falls City South Elementary ranks 316th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Falls City South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Falls City Middle School
High : Falls City Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Falls City South Elementary.


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