Holdrege Elementary School

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Holdrege Elementary School ranks 268 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Holdrege Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 358 students in grades PK-4 in Holdrege, Nebraska, which is part of the Holdrege Public Schools district. The school has a higher percentage of white students and lower percentage of minority students compared to the state average, and its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades are generally higher than the state averages.

Holdrege Elementary spends more per student ($16,636) than the state average, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 102 out of 452 schools in 2018-2019 to 268 out of 459 schools in 2022-2023, with its star rating declining from 4 to 2 over the same period, suggesting a potential decline in the school's performance relative to other Nebraska elementary schools. Holdrege Elementary's performance is particularly strong for low-socioeconomic status students, but its rankings for female, male, and white student subgroups are much lower, indicating potential achievement gaps.

Compared to nearby schools, Holdrege Elementary generally outperforms Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary and Bertrand Elementary in terms of test scores and statewide rankings, but schools like Elm Creek Elementary and Axtell Elementary, which are also in the surrounding area, have higher rankings and stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949-1204

(308) 995-4339

District: Holdrege Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,636

Students who attend Holdrege Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Holdrege Middle School
High:	Holdrege High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 358

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

14.2%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holdrege Elementary School ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (14.2%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holdrege Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Holdrege Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holdrege Elementary School is $16,636.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Holdrege Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holdrege Elementary School 268^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Holdrege Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Holdrege Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Holdrege Public Schools 89^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holdrege Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holdrege Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2017	57.92	193^rd	459	58.0%
2018	59.33	173^rd	450	61.6%
2019	72.49	102^nd	452	77.4%
2021	51.55	220^th	442	50.2%
2022	28.67	343^rd	457	24.9%
2023	45.55	268^th	459	41.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holdrege Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.03	153^rd	281	45.6%
2019	77.39	42^nd	298	85.9%
2021	31.67	199^th	264	24.6%
2022	24.99	206^th	259	20.5%
2023	65.18	92^nd	312	70.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Holdrege Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	62.36	120^th	341	64.8%
2019	73.47	76^th	349	78.2%
2021	46.94	166^th	318	47.8%
2022	23.54	267^th	337	20.8%
2023	55.70	152^nd	349	56.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Holdrege Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	50.50	167^th	347	51.9%
2019	66.60	111^th	367	69.8%
2021	48.43	176^th	328	46.3%
2022	27.75	270^th	356	24.2%
2023	38.71	241^st	366	34.2%

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Rank History for White students at Holdrege Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	51.65	176^th	391	55.0%
2019	60.04	138^th	391	64.7%
2021	42.53	219^th	368	40.5%
2022	16.41	355^th	388	8.5%
2023	27.74	301^st	385	21.8%

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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 Holdrege Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	319	4	2	46	0	7	378
2017	323	2	2	43	2	9	381
2018	324	2	2	39	5	9	381
2019	316	1	2	38	1	10	368
2020	305	1	2	39	1	7	355
2021	299	0	2	36	0	4	341
2022	296	1	2	43	0	1	343
2023	301	1	1	51	0	4	358

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 Holdrege Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	378	27.0	14.0	40.7
2017	381	28.3	13.4	42.8
2018	381	28.6	13.3	41.7
2019	368	28.5	12.9	39.9
2020	355	27.8	12.7	44.8
2021	341	27.5	12.3	46.6
2022	343	28.6	11.9	39.1
2023	358	29.0	12.3	49.2

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 Holdrege Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	378	27.0	14.0	40.7
2017	381	28.3	13.4	42.8
2018	381	28.6	13.3	41.7
2019	368	28.5	12.9	39.9
2020	355	27.8	12.7	44.8
2021	341	27.5	12.3	46.6
2022	343	28.6	11.9	39.1
2023	358	29.0	12.3	49.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holdrege Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$645 (5.2%)	$10,968 (87.6%)	$12,523
2020	$516 (3.7%)	$11,791 (85.6%)	$13,781
2021	$1,014 (6.8%)	$12,414 (82.7%)	$15,008
2022	$1,163 (7.2%)	$12,957 (79.8%)	$16,239
2023	$994 (6.0%)	$13,431 (80.7%)	$16,636

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holdrege Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 268^th of 459 Elementary schools	35.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holdrege Elementary School)	64	65	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holdrege Public Schools)	64	65	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holdrege Elementary School)	59	58	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holdrege Public Schools)	59	58	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holdrege Elementary School)	72	46	26%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holdrege Public Schools)	72	46	26%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holdrege Elementary School)	70	58	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holdrege Public Schools)	70	58	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	368	358	2.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	38	51	34.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	316	301	4.7%
Two or More Races	10	4	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	49.2%	9.2%

Schools Near Holdrege Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holdrege Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 995-4339	358	29	12.3	49.2%	301 (84.1%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (14.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	45.6	268^th of 459 public elementary schools	41.6%		28.7	343^rd of 457 public elementary schools	24.9%	75	65.0	46.0			58.0	58.0				$16,636	$994	$13,431
Loomis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 876-2111	160	12	13.6	37.5%	145 (90.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	80.2	70^th of 459 public elementary schools	84.7%		57.7	191^st of 457 public elementary schools	58.2%	121	91.0	70.0	56.0	78.0		85.0		74.0		$17,368	$620	$14,356
Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	78	6	13.0	30.8%	73 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$29,824	$834	$23,358
Bertrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	503 School St	Bertrand	68927	Phelps County	Bertrand Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 472-3427	122	12	10.4	36.9%	103 (84.4%)	1 (0.8%)	17 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.5	280^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.0%		46.2	254^th of 457 public elementary schools	44.4%	26	61.0	55.0	57.0	50.0	50.0			60.0		$21,451	$1,169	$17,195
Axtell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 743-2415	200	14	13.8	28.5%	188 (94.0%)	5 (2.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	70.1	133^rd of 459 public elementary schools	71.0%		63.1	163^rd of 457 public elementary schools	64.3%	30	71.0		77.0	52.0	84.0		81.0	67.0	81.0	$17,934	$1,051	$14,662
Elm Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 East Calkins Avenue	Elm Creek	68836	Buffalo County	Elm Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 856-4300	225	16	14.4	35.6%	214 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	51.6	228^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.3%		70.4	116^th of 457 public elementary schools	74.6%	112	79.0	70.0	55.0	53.0		61.0	41.0	50.0	82.0	$17,029	$864	$13,513
Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	613 Nelson Street	Hildreth	68947	Franklin County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 938-2415	58	8	7.6	37.9%	55 (94.8%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.3	360^th of 459 public elementary schools	21.6%		47.9	245^th of 457 public elementary schools	46.4%	115	54.0	50.0			54.0	35.0		44.0		$28,707	$1,108	$22,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Holdrege Elementary School

Is Holdrege Elementary School a good school?

Holdrege Elementary School ranks 268^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Holdrege Elementary School in?

Holdrege Public Schools

How many students attend Holdrege Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Holdrege Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Holdrege Elementary School?

Students at Holdrege Elementary School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Holdrege Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Holdrege Middle School
High : Holdrege High School

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