Is Mc Cool Junction Elementary School a good school?

Mc Cool Junction Elementary School ranks 257 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mc Cool Junction Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 120 students attended Mc Cool Junction Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School?

Students at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Mc Cool Junction Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mc Cool Junction Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School

Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

Summary:

Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 120 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Mc Cool Junction, Nebraska, which is part of the Mc Cool Junction Public Schools district. The school has a predominantly white student population, with academic performance that has fluctuated over the years, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Mc Cool Junction Elementary School has seen its NSCAS test scores and ranking among Nebraska elementary schools vary, ranging from 69th in 2013-2014 to 257th in 2022-2023. While the school's 5th grade students outperformed the state average in Mathematics in 2022-2023, the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were generally lower than the state averages. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 32.5%, may be a factor in its academic challenges, as it suggests a higher level of economic disadvantage in the school's community.

In comparison to nearby schools, Mc Cool Junction Elementary School stands out for its significantly more homogeneous student population, with 95% of students identifying as white, which is much higher than the racial makeup of the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $19,718 in 2022-2023 is higher than some of the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 12.1 is relatively low, which could be a strength in providing more individualized attention for students. However, it will be important to understand how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401-0278

(402) 724-2231

District: Mc Cool Junction Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,718

Students who attend Mc Cool Junction Elementary School usually attend:

High:

McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

3.3%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mc Cool Junction Elementary School ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (3.3%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Mc Cool Junction Elementary School employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School is $19,718.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mc Cool Junction Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mc Cool Junction Elementary School 257^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Mc Cool Junction Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Mc Cool Junction Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mc Cool Junction Public Schools 190^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	37.67	311^th	418	25.6%
2007	73.33	84^th	430	80.5%
2008	60.05	214^th	478	55.2%
2009	62.52	175^th	471	62.8%
2010	51.46	273^rd	502	45.6%
2011	67.90	128^th	473	72.9%
2012	60.33	181^st	480	62.3%
2013	61.94	172^nd	485	64.5%
2014	79.04	69^th	483	85.7%
2015	68.93	128^th	488	73.8%
2016	52.88	236^th	480	50.8%
2017	45.49	269^th	459	41.4%
2018	49.74	233^rd	450	48.2%
2019	41.49	287^th	452	36.5%
2021	58.63	173^rd	442	60.9%
2022	55.23	202^nd	457	55.8%
2023	47.07	257^th	459	44.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.14	234^th	341	31.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.42	286^th	367	22.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	34.97	259^th	391	33.8%
2019	34.57	267^th	391	31.7%
2021	43.25	210^th	368	42.9%
2022	41.50	229^th	388	41.0%
2023	26.32	304^th	385	21.0%

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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 Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	99	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1989	85	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1990	88	0	0	n/a	n/a	88
1991	99	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1992	97	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1993	95	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
1994	90	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1995	97	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1996	97	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1997	81	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1998	73	0	0	n/a	n/a	73
1999	69	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
2000	64	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
2001	76	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
2002	74	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
2003	74	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
2004	71	1	1	n/a	n/a	73
2005	91	2	0	n/a	n/a	93
2006	106	2	1	n/a	n/a	109
2007	116	1	1	n/a	n/a	118
2008	115	2	1	n/a	n/a	118
2009	103	5	9	n/a	n/a	117
2010	112	3	5	n/a	n/a	120
2011	122	4	5	0	0	131
2012	121	3	4	0	0	128
2013	133	2	4	0	0	139
2014	125	4	2	0	2	133
2015	140	4	3	0	1	148
2016	145	2	6	0	0	153
2017	142	3	8	0	0	153
2018	149	4	6	0	0	159
2019	126	4	2	0	0	132
2020	116	3	0	0	0	119
2021	122	2	1	0	0	125
2022	119	3	3	0	0	125
2023	114	2	4	0	0	120

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 Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	9.0	11.0	13.1
1989	85	9.0	9.4	10.6
1990	88	9.0	9.7	9.1
1991	99	9.4	10.5	14.1
1992	97	8.9	10.8	10.3
1993	95	9.5	10.0	7.4
1994	90	9.9	9.1	11.1
1995	97	8.9	10.9	10.3
1996	97	8.9	10.9	10.3
1997	81	8.9	9.1	16
1998	73	8.6	8.5	16.4
1999	69	8.3	8.3	29
2000	64	8.4	7.6	29.7
2001	76	8.4	9.0	28.9
2002	74	7.4	10.0	35.1
2003	74	7.4	10.0	35.1
2004	73	7.4	9.9	37
2005	93	8.0	11.6	41.9
2006	109	9.1	12.0	42.2
2007	118	8.5	13.9	46.6
2008	118	9.0	13.1	45.8
2009	117	8.5	13.8	42.7
2010	120	8.5	14.1	48.3
2011	131	10.0	13.1	46.6
2012	128	10.5	12.1	44.5
2013	139	10.5	13.2	44.6
2014	133	9.7	13.7	45.1
2015	148	10.0	14.8	43.2
2016	153	10.0	15.3	43.1
2017	153	10.1	15.1	45.8
2018	159	10.2	15.5	40.9
2019	132	10.4	12.6	45.5
2020	119	11.0	10.8	33.6
2021	125	10.8	11.5	32
2022	125	10.8	11.5	32
2023	120	9.8	12.1	32.5

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 Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	9.0	11.0	13.1
1989	85	9.0	9.4	10.6
1990	88	9.0	9.7	9.1
1991	99	9.4	10.5	14.1
1992	97	8.9	10.8	10.3
1993	95	9.5	10.0	7.4
1994	90	9.9	9.1	11.1
1995	97	8.9	10.9	10.3
1996	97	8.9	10.9	10.3
1997	81	8.9	9.1	16
1998	73	8.6	8.5	16.4
1999	69	8.3	8.3	29
2000	64	8.4	7.6	29.7
2001	76	8.4	9.0	28.9
2002	74	7.4	10.0	35.1
2003	74	7.4	10.0	35.1
2004	73	7.4	9.9	37
2005	93	8.0	11.6	41.9
2006	109	9.1	12.0	42.2
2007	118	8.5	13.9	46.6
2008	118	9.0	13.1	45.8
2009	117	8.5	13.8	42.7
2010	120	8.5	14.1	48.3
2011	131	10.0	13.1	46.6
2012	128	10.5	12.1	44.5
2013	139	10.5	13.2	44.6
2014	133	9.7	13.7	45.1
2015	148	10.0	14.8	43.2
2016	153	10.0	15.3	43.1
2017	153	10.1	15.1	45.8
2018	159	10.2	15.5	40.9
2019	132	10.4	12.6	45.5
2020	119	11.0	10.8	33.6
2021	125	10.8	11.5	32
2022	125	10.8	11.5	32
2023	120	9.8	12.1	32.5

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 Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$774 (5.1%)	$12,629 (83.9%)	$15,056
2020	$944 (5.5%)	$14,378 (83.8%)	$17,151
2021	$783 (4.4%)	$15,314 (85.6%)	$17,898
2022	$756 (4.1%)	$15,510 (85.1%)	$18,219
2023	$906 (4.6%)	$16,508 (83.7%)	$19,718

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mc Cool Junction Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 287^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 257^th of 459 Elementary schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cool Junction Elementary School)	47	56	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cool Junction Public Schools)	47	56	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Elementary School)	32	50	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Public Schools)	32	50	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cool Junction Elementary School)	78	63	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cool Junction Public Schools)	78	63	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	52	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Elementary School)	72	58	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Public Schools)	72	58	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Elementary School)	44	67	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Public Schools)	44	67	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cool Junction Elementary School)	42	60	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cool Junction Public Schools)	42	60	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Elementary School)	39	41	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cool Junction Public Schools)	39	41	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	45	10%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	132	120	9.1%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	114	9.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	32.5%	13%

Schools Near Mc Cool Junction 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
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 South Gragan Ave	Mc Cool Junction	68401	York County	Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 724-2231	120	10	12.1	32.5%	114 (95.0%)	2 (1.7%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.1	257^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.0%		55.2	202^nd of 457 public elementary schools	55.8%	55	56.0		61.0	60.0	50.0		67.0		72.0	$19,718	$906	$16,508
York Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Washington Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 362-6655	594	42	14.2	49.5%	459 (77.3%)	11 (1.9%)	83 (14.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.2%)	43.1	282^nd of 459 public elementary schools	38.6%		42.1	281^st of 457 public elementary schools	38.5%	1	55.0	47.0	52.0		54.0	52.0	64.0		84.0	$12,172	$914	$10,080
Exeter-Milligan Elementary-Exeter	Public	PK, KG-5	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	79	10	8.2	12.7%	77 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$28,702	$348	$25,657
Heartland Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1501 Front St	Henderson	68371	York County	Heartland Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 723-4434	197	15	13.3	35.5%	182 (92.4%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	70.8	130^th of 459 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.2	117^th of 457 public elementary schools	74.4%	13		61.0	67.0	66.0	77.0	78.0	71.0	69.0	81.0	$21,409	$1,596	$16,195
Fillmore Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	225 N 17th St	Geneva	68361	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 759-3184	271	19	14.3	27.3%	258 (95.2%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	74.1	109^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.3%		52.3	227^th of 457 public elementary schools	50.3%	118	70.0	60.0			73.0	86.0				$15,615	$1,049	$12,816
Sutton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1107 N Saunders	Sutton	68979	Clay County	Sutton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 773-4423	240	21	11.6	42.5%	164 (68.3%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	48.1	248^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.0%		58.2	187^th of 457 public elementary schools	59.1%	61	66.0	60.0	44.0	63.0	60.0	57.0	52.0	69.0	68.0	$17,095	$832	$14,181
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 534-2321	248	22	12.3	39.1%	229 (92.3%)	5 (2.0%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	74.3	106^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.9%		64.6	149^th of 457 public elementary schools	67.4%	43	60.0	68.0	58.0		70.0	82.0	93.0		97.0	$21,987	$1,808	$16,951
Friend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 947-2781	147	12	12.5	25.9%	140 (95.2%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	70.8	129^th of 459 public elementary schools	71.9%		51.6	231^st of 457 public elementary schools	49.5%	102	69.0	56.0	71.0	56.0	81.0	72.0		87.0		$20,113	$906	$15,941
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 725-3116	110	10	10.7	25.5%	101 (91.8%)	2 (1.8%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)			44.0							$20,050	$889	$15,831

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