Hershey Elementary School

Summary:

Hershey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hershey, Nebraska, serving 303 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the North Platte Public Schools district, which is ranked 86 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Hershey Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at 73% compared to the state's 63%. The school also excels in 5th grade Science, with a 78% proficiency rate, well above the state's 76%. These strong academic results place Hershey Elementary in the top 25-30% of Nebraska elementary schools. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the state and nearby schools, with over 90% of students identifying as white. Hershey Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as those in the North Platte Public Schools district, Hershey Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency. For example, Hershey's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 73% compared to the North Platte Public Schools' average of 67%. Additionally, Hershey Elementary spends more per student than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success and smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.3 to 14.6 in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 301 S Lincoln
       Hershey, NE  69143-0369


(308) 368-5572

District: Hershey Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,185 Help


Students who attend Hershey Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hershey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Hershey Elementary School ranks better than 73% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hershey Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hershey Elementary School is $16,185.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hershey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey Elementary School 124th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Hershey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hershey Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey Public Schools 86th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hershey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hershey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.77 52nd 418 87.6%
2007 81.32 28th 430 93.5%
2008 39.84 390th 478 18.4%
2009 71.28 56th 471 88.1%
2010 66.09 134th 502 73.3%
2011 41.05 299th 473 36.8%
2012 45.10 291st 480 39.4%
2013 56.85 210th 485 56.7%
2014 64.34 150th 483 68.9%
2015 62.31 173rd 488 64.5%
2016 55.56 215th 480 55.2%
2017 50.43 241st 459 47.5%
2018 56.40 191st 450 57.6%
2019 55.75 191st 452 57.7%
2021 46.71 250th 442 43.4%
2022 71.36 109th 457 76.1%
2023 71.63 124th 459 73.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hershey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.13 21st 312 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hershey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.54 186th 341 45.5%
2019 44.03 205th 349 41.3%
2021 49.86 153rd 318 51.9%
2022 65.33 106th 337 68.5%
2023 61.50 130th 349 62.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hershey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.60 135th 347 61.1%
2019 53.81 166th 367 54.8%
2021 41.02 210th 328 36.0%
2022 64.82 114th 356 68.0%
2023 73.16 88th 366 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hershey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 189th 391 51.7%
2019 47.89 192nd 391 50.9%
2021 31.25 281st 368 23.6%
2022 61.51 124th 388 68.0%
2023 61.55 135th 385 64.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Hershey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 207 2 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1989 196 2 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1990 211 2 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 211 2 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 213 2 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 203 1 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1994 216 1 1 28 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 221 0 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1996 221 0 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1997 193 0 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1998 197 1 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 200 1 5 10 0 n/a n/a 12 228
2000 204 4 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2001 204 1 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2002 187 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 197
2003 187 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 197
2004 198 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2005 194 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 208 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2007 230 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 238 3 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2009 224 3 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 237 3 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 255
2011 246 1 1 21 2 0 3 0 274
2012 257 2 1 23 0 0 3 0 286
2013 260 2 1 30 2 2 4 0 301
2014 279 2 1 33 3 2 1 0 321
2015 258 1 0 23 3 2 2 0 289
2016 255 0 0 21 3 2 2 0 283
2017 247 1 0 26 3 2 2 0 281
2018 254 1 0 28 1 2 0 0 286
2019 239 1 0 17 1 1 1 0 260
2020 240 1 0 18 0 0 1 0 260
2021 243 1 0 16 1 0 1 0 262
2022 253 1 0 20 1 0 2 0 277
2023 279 0 0 18 1 0 5 0 303

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 Hershey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 13.8 17.1 17.3
1989 232 14.1 16.4 15.9
1990 242 17.9 13.5 15.7
1991 245 18.2 13.4 9.8
1992 248 17.3 14.3 13.3
1993 227 17.4 13.0 13.2
1994 247 17.2 14.4 13.4
1995 245 17.1 14.3 11
1996 245 17.1 14.3 11
1997 216 17.1 12.6 14.4
1998 221 16.6 13.3 12.2
1999 228 15.6 14.6 25
2000 234 16.1 14.5 26.9
2001 227 16.6 13.7 26.4
2002 197 16.1 12.2 20.8
2003 197 16.1 12.2 20.8
2004 210 17.6 11.9 21
2005 206 18.6 11.1 18.9
2006 216 18.1 11.9 21.3
2007 242 19.7 12.3 19.8
2008 253 18.6 13.6 24.5
2009 240 18.6 12.9 22.5
2010 255 18.7 13.6 25.9
2011 274 19.7 13.8 24.5
2012 286 19.9 14.3 22.7
2013 301 19.4 15.4 23.3
2014 321 20.4 15.7 24.3
2015 289 20.0 14.4 24.2
2016 283 20.0 14.1 23.7
2017 281 19.7 14.2 23.8
2018 286 19.3 14.7 24.5
2019 260 19.9 13.0 23.1
2020 260 19.9 13.0 29.2
2021 262 19.6 13.3 36.3
2022 277 20.4 13.5 26
2023 303 20.6 14.6 33.3

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 Hershey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 237 13.8 17.1 17.3
1989 232 14.1 16.4 15.9
1990 242 17.9 13.5 15.7
1991 245 18.2 13.4 9.8
1992 248 17.3 14.3 13.3
1993 227 17.4 13.0 13.2
1994 247 17.2 14.4 13.4
1995 245 17.1 14.3 11
1996 245 17.1 14.3 11
1997 216 17.1 12.6 14.4
1998 221 16.6 13.3 12.2
1999 228 15.6 14.6 25
2000 234 16.1 14.5 26.9
2001 227 16.6 13.7 26.4
2002 197 16.1 12.2 20.8
2003 197 16.1 12.2 20.8
2004 210 17.6 11.9 21
2005 206 18.6 11.1 18.9
2006 216 18.1 11.9 21.3
2007 242 19.7 12.3 19.8
2008 253 18.6 13.6 24.5
2009 240 18.6 12.9 22.5
2010 255 18.7 13.6 25.9
2011 274 19.7 13.8 24.5
2012 286 19.9 14.3 22.7
2013 301 19.4 15.4 23.3
2014 321 20.4 15.7 24.3
2015 289 20.0 14.4 24.2
2016 283 20.0 14.1 23.7
2017 281 19.7 14.2 23.8
2018 286 19.3 14.7 24.5
2019 260 19.9 13.0 23.1
2020 260 19.9 13.0 29.2
2021 262 19.6 13.3 36.3
2022 277 20.4 13.5 26
2023 303 20.6 14.6 33.3

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 Hershey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $635 (4.1%) $13,460 (85.9%) $15,674
2020 $1,088 (6.2%) $14,961 (84.8%) $17,653
2021 $935 (5.5%) $14,402 (85.0%) $16,946
2022 $410 (2.5%) $14,447 (86.7%) $16,659
2023 $941 (5.8%) $13,448 (83.1%) $16,185

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hershey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 459 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)6173
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)6173
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)7863
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)7863
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)6466
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)6466
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)5776
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)5776
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)4257
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)4257
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)6480
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)6480
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Hershey Elementary School)7078
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Hershey Public Schools)7078
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)5071
 21%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)5071
 21%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)4187
 46%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)4187
 46%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students260303
 16.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1718
 5.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White239279
 16.7%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%33.3%
 10.3%


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Hershey Elementary School ranks 124th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hershey Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Hershey Elementary School.

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

High : Hershey High School


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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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