Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Summary:

Fort Calhoun Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 457 students in grades PK-6 in the town of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students significantly outpacing state and nearby Omaha Public Schools on standardized tests.

Fort Calhoun Elementary School has a notably higher percentage of white students (94.97%) compared to nearby schools like Pinewood Elementary (14.93% white) and Minne Lusa Elementary (21.34% white). Despite this demographic difference, Fort Calhoun Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well above state and Omaha Public Schools averages across multiple grade levels.

Fort Calhoun Elementary School's strong performance may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which is lower than nearby schools like Pinewood Elementary (14.4) and Minne Lusa Elementary (14.6). This suggests the school may have greater resources and funding compared to the lower-performing nearby schools, which could present an opportunity for collaboration to help improve outcomes across the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1120 Monroe St
       Fort Calhoun, NE  68023-0430


(402) 468-5714

District: Fort Calhoun Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,438 Help


Students who attend Fort Calhoun Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Hispanic:
2.6%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12% Help


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Compare Details Fort Calhoun Elementary School ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Calhoun Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Calhoun Elementary School is $12,438.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fort Calhoun Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Calhoun Elementary School 78th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Fort Calhoun Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fort Calhoun Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Calhoun Community Schools 19th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Calhoun Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.74 156th 418 62.7%
2007 61.37 181st 430 57.9%
2008 67.02 119th 478 75.1%
2009 64.75 155th 471 67.1%
2010 71.16 87th 502 82.7%
2011 81.29 61st 473 87.1%
2012 88.55 22nd 480 95.4%
2013 90.47 19th 485 96.1%
2014 87.20 31st 483 93.6%
2015 80.51 63rd 488 87.1%
2016 88.30 26th 480 94.6%
2017 91.09 9th 459 98.0%
2018 76.55 80th 450 82.2%
2019 83.33 55th 452 87.8%
2021 65.34 126th 442 71.5%
2022 68.01 133rd 457 70.9%
2023 78.96 78th 459 83.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.36 22nd 57 61.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.82 54th 341 84.2%
2019 81.28 50th 349 85.7%
2021 60.03 109th 318 65.7%
2022 66.30 101st 337 70.0%
2023 81.88 52nd 349 85.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.78 94th 347 72.9%
2019 79.88 57th 367 84.5%
2021 63.19 102nd 328 68.9%
2022 61.45 128th 356 64.0%
2023 74.48 83rd 366 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.40 89th 391 77.2%
2019 78.70 56th 391 85.7%
2021 54.30 148th 368 59.8%
2022 56.02 157th 388 59.5%
2023 72.32 78th 385 79.7%
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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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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Calhoun Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1989 276 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 291 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1991 273 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 258 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 270 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 276 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 291 2 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 291 2 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 301 2 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 318 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 309 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 305 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 303 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2002 271 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 271 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 284 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 265 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2006 286 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2007 274 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 270 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2009 272 8 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 267 10 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2011 276 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 282
2012 263 0 2 5 0 0 1 0 271
2013 270 1 2 6 0 0 1 0 280
2014 277 1 2 6 0 0 1 0 287
2015 288 1 2 6 0 0 2 0 299
2016 327 2 2 8 0 0 0 0 339
2017 350 2 2 7 1 0 5 0 367
2018 356 2 1 12 1 0 8 0 380
2019 363 0 0 10 0 1 9 0 383
2020 382 1 2 13 0 0 10 0 408
2021 384 1 0 14 0 0 8 0 407
2022 425 1 0 10 0 0 6 0 442
2023 434 2 1 12 0 0 8 0 457

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 Fort Calhoun Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 16.3 18.1 10.8
1989 281 16.5 17.0 10
1990 298 16.6 17.9 11.4
1991 282 16.6 16.9 8.2
1992 263 16.6 15.8 9.9
1993 274 16.6 16.5 8.8
1994 282 16.6 17.0 6.7
1995 299 17.1 17.5 9.4
1996 299 17.1 17.5 9.4
1997 308 17.1 18.0 11
1998 323 17.1 18.9 13
1999 315 17.1 18.4 15.2
2000 311 17.1 18.2 17.4
2001 309 17.1 18.1 11.7
2002 279 17.1 16.3 12.9
2003 279 17.1 16.3 12.9
2004 288 17.0 16.9 12.5
2005 267 17.0 15.7 13.9
2006 289 18.4 15.7 11.4
2007 278 18.5 15.0 14.7
2008 278 16.9 16.4 15.5
2009 283 19.1 14.8 17.3
2010 282 20.2 13.9 17.7
2011 282 20.1 14.0 22.7
2012 271 20.1 13.4 15.5
2013 280 20.1 13.9 20
2014 287 20.1 14.2 16.7
2015 299 20.0 14.9 16.7
2016 339 20.0 16.9 15.6
2017 367 21.6 16.9 15.3
2018 380 21.6 17.5 13.2
2019 383 19.6 19.5 14.6
2020 408 25.0 16.3 13.2
2021 407 27.5 14.7 14.7
2022 442 29.0 15.1 12.4
2023 457 28.9 15.7 12

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 Fort Calhoun Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 16.3 18.1 10.8
1989 281 16.5 17.0 10
1990 298 16.6 17.9 11.4
1991 282 16.6 16.9 8.2
1992 263 16.6 15.8 9.9
1993 274 16.6 16.5 8.8
1994 282 16.6 17.0 6.7
1995 299 17.1 17.5 9.4
1996 299 17.1 17.5 9.4
1997 308 17.1 18.0 11
1998 323 17.1 18.9 13
1999 315 17.1 18.4 15.2
2000 311 17.1 18.2 17.4
2001 309 17.1 18.1 11.7
2002 279 17.1 16.3 12.9
2003 279 17.1 16.3 12.9
2004 288 17.0 16.9 12.5
2005 267 17.0 15.7 13.9
2006 289 18.4 15.7 11.4
2007 278 18.5 15.0 14.7
2008 278 16.9 16.4 15.5
2009 283 19.1 14.8 17.3
2010 282 20.2 13.9 17.7
2011 282 20.1 14.0 22.7
2012 271 20.1 13.4 15.5
2013 280 20.1 13.9 20
2014 287 20.1 14.2 16.7
2015 299 20.0 14.9 16.7
2016 339 20.0 16.9 15.6
2017 367 21.6 16.9 15.3
2018 380 21.6 17.5 13.2
2019 383 19.6 19.5 14.6
2020 408 25.0 16.3 13.2
2021 407 27.5 14.7 14.7
2022 442 29.0 15.1 12.4
2023 457 28.9 15.7 12

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 Fort Calhoun Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $139 (1.2%) $9,739 (87.2%) $11,163
2020 $492 (2.2%) $20,742 (91.0%) $22,796
2021 $751 (5.5%) $11,429 (83.0%) $13,778
2022 $676 (5.4%) $10,384 (82.7%) $12,550
2023 $307 (2.5%) $10,732 (86.3%) $12,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Calhoun Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 78th of 459 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)8376
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)8376
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)7877
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)7877
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)7176
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)7176
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)5765
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)5765
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)7074
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)7074
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)8385
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)8385
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)9695
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)9695
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)6065
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)6065
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Elementary School)6771
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)6771
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students383457
 19.3%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1012
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White363434
 19.6%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%12%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Calhoun Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Fort Calhoun Elementary School.

Students who attend Fort Calhoun Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Students at Fort Calhoun Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Fort Calhoun Elementary School ranks 78th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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