Giltner Elementary School

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Giltner Elementary School ranks 145 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Giltner Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Giltner, Nebraska, with 152 students. The school is part of the Giltner Public Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Giltner Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 73rd out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 245th out of 459 in 2022-2023. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 145th out of 428 schools, with a 3-star rating. The school generally performs above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 4th grade students scoring 56% proficient or better in ELA and 72% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 58.98% and 59.96%, respectively. However, the school has seen a concerning trend in chronic absenteeism, with rates increasing from 6.3% in 2022-2023 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Grand Island Public Schools district, Giltner Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Giltner's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate of 56% was significantly higher than the rates at Gates Elementary (47.92%), Lincoln Elementary (30.19%), and Starr Elementary (39%). However, one nearby school, Doniphan-Trumbull Elementary, consistently outperforms Giltner in both ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60% and even reaching 83% in 6th grade Mathematics in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841-0160

(402) 849-2238

District: Giltner Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,654

Students who attend Giltner Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Giltner High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

4.1%

American Indian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Giltner Elementary School ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (4.1%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Giltner Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Giltner Elementary School employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Giltner Elementary School is $17,654.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Giltner Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Giltner Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Giltner Public Schools 115^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Giltner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Giltner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	69.43	112^th	418	73.2%
2007	75.58	72^nd	430	83.3%
2008	76.73	11^th	478	97.7%
2009	70.77	63^rd	471	86.6%
2010	59.84	201^st	502	60.0%
2011	84.12	51^st	473	89.2%
2012	83.08	46^th	480	90.4%
2013	74.18	82^nd	485	83.1%
2014	62.95	162^nd	483	66.5%
2015	46.27	282^nd	488	42.2%
2016	41.05	311^th	480	35.2%
2017	79.30	73^rd	459	84.1%
2018	53.23	211^th	450	53.1%
2019	60.28	164^th	452	63.7%
2021	52.10	216^th	442	51.1%
2022	56.13	198^th	457	56.7%
2023	48.19	245^th	459	46.6%
2024	66.08	145^th	428	66.1%

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Rank History for White students at Giltner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	39.90	237^th	391	39.4%
2019	39.90	243^rd	391	37.9%
2021	37.10	250^th	368	32.1%
2022	34.33	269^th	388	30.7%
2023	28.43	292^nd	385	24.2%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Giltner Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1989	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1990	94	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
1991	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1992	101	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	102
1993	87	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	88
1994	84	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
1995	66	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	66
1996	66	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	66
1997	81	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1998	89	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
1999	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
2000	116	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	116
2001	106	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2002	111	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
2003	111	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
2004	111	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	114
2005	103	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2006	88	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	91
2007	89	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
2008	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
2009	85	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
2010	89	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
2011	90	0	1	0	0	0	91
2012	89	0	1	0	0	1	91
2013	77	0	0	0	0	0	77
2014	85	0	2	1	0	2	90
2015	86	0	2	2	0	0	90
2016	87	0	3	1	0	1	92
2017	82	0	2	2	0	0	86
2018	87	0	2	2	0	0	91
2019	120	0	4	1	0	0	125
2020	132	0	8	0	0	0	140
2021	126	0	4	0	0	0	130
2022	140	0	4	0	0	1	145
2023	142	0	8	1	0	1	152
2024	140	0	6	1	0	0	147

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 Giltner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	7.9	12.5	17.2
1989	99	8.5	11.6	18.2
1990	94	8.5	11.0	20.2
1991	97	8.5	11.4	23.7
1992	102	8.9	11.4	26.5
1993	88	8.9	9.9	22.7
1994	84	8.9	9.4	28.6
1995	66	9.0	7.3	22.7
1996	66	9.0	7.3	22.7
1997	81	8.5	9.5	27.2
1998	89	9.0	9.9	21.3
1999	91	8.4	10.8	30.8
2000	116	8.4	13.8	37.1
2001	108	8.3	13.0	33.3
2002	112	9.8	11.4	27.7
2003	112	9.8	11.4	27.7
2004	114	9.8	11.6	28.1
2005	105	9.8	10.7	30.5
2006	91	9.9	9.2	23.1
2007	89	9.6	9.3	21.3
2008	93	8.6	10.8	25.8
2009	85	7.4	11.5	29.4
2010	89	9.3	9.4	32.6
2011	91	8.6	10.5	37.4
2012	91	8.5	10.6	40.7
2013	77	8.5	9.0	39
2014	90	9.6	9.3	44.4
2015	90	10.0	9.0	46.7
2016	92	9.0	10.2	34.8
2017	86	9.1	9.4	33.7
2018	91	9.1	9.9	29.7
2019	125	10.1	12.3	31.2
2020	140	10.1	13.7	26.4
2021	130	10.6	12.2	23.1
2022	145	9.6	14.9	15.2
2023	152	11.1	13.6	33.6
2024	147	10.6	13.7	42.9

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 Giltner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	7.9	12.5	17.2
1989	99	8.5	11.6	18.2
1990	94	8.5	11.0	20.2
1991	97	8.5	11.4	23.7
1992	102	8.9	11.4	26.5
1993	88	8.9	9.9	22.7
1994	84	8.9	9.4	28.6
1995	66	9.0	7.3	22.7
1996	66	9.0	7.3	22.7
1997	81	8.5	9.5	27.2
1998	89	9.0	9.9	21.3
1999	91	8.4	10.8	30.8
2000	116	8.4	13.8	37.1
2001	108	8.3	13.0	33.3
2002	112	9.8	11.4	27.7
2003	112	9.8	11.4	27.7
2004	114	9.8	11.6	28.1
2005	105	9.8	10.7	30.5
2006	91	9.9	9.2	23.1
2007	89	9.6	9.3	21.3
2008	93	8.6	10.8	25.8
2009	85	7.4	11.5	29.4
2010	89	9.3	9.4	32.6
2011	91	8.6	10.5	37.4
2012	91	8.5	10.6	40.7
2013	77	8.5	9.0	39
2014	90	9.6	9.3	44.4
2015	90	10.0	9.0	46.7
2016	92	9.0	10.2	34.8
2017	86	9.1	9.4	33.7
2018	91	9.1	9.9	29.7
2019	125	10.1	12.3	31.2
2020	140	10.1	13.7	26.4
2021	130	10.6	12.2	23.1
2022	145	9.6	14.9	15.2
2023	152	11.1	13.6	33.6
2024	147	10.6	13.7	42.9

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 Giltner Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$972 (5.8%)	$14,181 (84.5%)	$16,789
2020	$823 (5.1%)	$13,891 (85.2%)	$16,297
2021	$886 (4.6%)	$16,615 (86.3%)	$19,246
2022	$1,513 (8.6%)	$14,509 (82.8%)	$17,517
2023	$917 (5.2%)	$13,623 (77.2%)	$17,654

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Giltner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 245^th of 459 Elementary schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner Elementary School)	60	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner Public Schools)	60	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner Elementary School)	50	53	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner Public Schools)	50	53	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Giltner Elementary School)	67	71	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Giltner Public Schools)	67	71	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	152	21.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	142	18.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.2%	33.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Giltner Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Giltner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	#2 West 6th Rd	Giltner	68841	Hamilton County	Giltner Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 849-2238	147	11	13.7	42.9%	140 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.1	145^th of 428 public elementary schools	66.1%		48.2	245^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.6%	100	$17,654	$917	$13,623
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 H St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 694-6923	516	38	13.4	37.0%	452 (87.6%)	2 (0.4%)	46 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	84.7	42^nd of 428 public elementary schools	90.2%		74.6	103^rd of 459 public elementary schools	77.6%	61	$14,251	$413	$12,536
Aurora Preschool	Public	PK	409 J Street	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	74	2	34.4	33.8%	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Harvard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	506 E North St	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 772-2171	103	12	8.8		52 (50.5%)	1 (1.0%)	50 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$22,266	$1,402	$19,038
Doniphan-Trumbull Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	302 W Plum	Doniphan	68832	Hall County	Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 845-2730	253	25	10.1	26.5%	226 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	64.1	165^th of 428 public elementary schools	61.4%		54.4	217^th of 459 public elementary schools	52.7%	52	$22,469	$2,017	$17,631
Seedling Mile Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3208 E Seeding Mile Rd	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5910	123	8	15.0		59 (48.0%)	14 (11.4%)	48 (39.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	57	221^st of 428 public elementary schools	48.4%		41.7	287^th of 459 public elementary schools	37.5%	66	$17,754	$1,212	$13,877
Starr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 S Adams Street	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 385-5882	451	29	15.6	76.1%	100 (22.2%)	29 (6.4%)	293 (65.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	17.8	369^th of 428 public elementary schools	13.8%		12.5	418^th of 459 public elementary schools	8.9%	49	$16,048	$1,542	$11,506
Dodge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	641 S Oak St	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 385-5889	446	28	15.7		78 (17.5%)	60 (13.5%)	291 (65.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.6%)	7.2	407^th of 428 public elementary schools	4.9%		6.8	433^rd of 459 public elementary schools	5.7%	26	$14,684	$1,984	$10,992
Stolley Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 W Stolley Park Rd	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5913	279	17	15.9	48.7%	159 (57.0%)	6 (2.2%)	96 (34.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	49.6	253^rd of 428 public elementary schools	40.9%		42.9	284^th of 459 public elementary schools	38.1%	31	$16,322	$929	$12,624
Wasmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	318 S Clark St	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 385-5920	340	22	15.1		98 (28.8%)	13 (3.8%)	222 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	16.2	374^th of 428 public elementary schools	12.6%		15.3	404^th of 459 public elementary schools	12.0%	30	$15,081	$1,317	$11,699

Frequently Asked Questions about Giltner Elementary School

Is Giltner Elementary School a good school?

Giltner Elementary School ranks 145^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Giltner Elementary School?

Students at Giltner Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Giltner Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Giltner Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Giltner Elementary School attend?

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

High : Giltner High School

What district is Giltner Elementary School in?

Giltner Public Schools

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