Mead Elementary School

Summary:

Mead Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Mead, Nebraska. With a student population of 158, the school has a predominantly White student body (over 90%) and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 35% receiving free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, Mead Elementary faces significant challenges. Its test scores on the NSCAS assessments are consistently below the state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are 10-34 percentage points lower than the state. This has resulted in the school being ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby high-performing schools like Skyline Elementary and Blue Sage Elementary are ranked in the top 10 in the state.

The combination of Mead Elementary's lower academic performance, lack of racial diversity, and higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggests that factors such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support may be contributing to the school's struggles. The school's ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 181 out of 488 Nebraska elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 368 out of 459 in the most recent year. Addressing these disparities and improving educational outcomes for the students at Mead Elementary should be a priority for the Mead Public Schools district and the local community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

115 N Elm
Mead, NE 68041-0158

(402) 624-6465

District: Mead Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
368^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,789

Students who attend Mead Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mead High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

7.6%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mead Elementary School ranks worse than 80.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), Hispanic (7.6%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mead Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Mead Elementary School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mead Elementary School is $19,789.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mead Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead Elementary School 368^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Mead Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mead Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead Public Schools 135^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mead Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mead Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	70.73	101^st	418	75.8%
2007	74.28	78^th	430	81.9%
2008	69.80	76^th	478	84.1%
2009	66.50	129^th	471	72.6%
2010	55.32	244^th	502	51.4%
2011	22.84	408^th	473	13.7%
2012	17.73	433^rd	480	9.8%
2013	59.37	191^st	485	60.6%
2014	43.12	303^rd	483	37.3%
2015	61.53	181^st	488	62.9%
2016	57.04	204^th	480	57.5%
2017	40.40	297^th	459	35.3%
2018	42.44	279^th	450	38.0%
2019	47.08	252^nd	452	44.2%
2021	50.76	228^th	442	48.4%
2022	27.57	350^th	457	23.4%
2023	25.45	368^th	459	19.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Mead Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.92	217^th	347	37.5%
2019	55.28	160^th	367	56.4%

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Rank History for White students at Mead Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	32.86	274^th	391	29.9%
2019	34.09	275^th	391	29.7%
2021	44.97	201^st	368	45.4%
2022	13.35	366^th	388	5.7%
2023	9.63	373^rd	385	3.1%

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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 Mead Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
1989	121	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	124
1990	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1991	137	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	138
1992	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
1993	130	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1994	136	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	137
1995	133	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	136
1996	133	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	136
1997	123	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	127
1998	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
1999	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
2000	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2001	150	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	154
2002	130	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	134
2003	130	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	134
2004	127	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	131
2005	120	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	122
2006	118	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	119
2007	100	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	102
2008	98	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	101
2009	101	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	105
2010	114	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	121
2011	107	0	0	7	0	0	1	115
2012	127	0	0	7	0	0	0	134
2013	133	0	0	6	0	0	0	139
2014	140	0	0	8	0	0	0	148
2015	147	0	0	7	0	0	0	154
2016	139	0	0	7	0	0	0	146
2017	137	2	0	6	0	0	0	145
2018	134	0	0	6	0	0	0	140
2019	143	0	0	7	0	0	0	150
2020	139	0	0	7	0	0	0	146
2021	131	1	0	12	0	0	0	144
2022	148	0	0	11	0	0	0	159
2023	145	1	0	12	0	0	0	158

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 Mead Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	141	10.0	14.1	21.3
1989	124	10.0	12.4	11.3
1990	131	10.0	13.1	11.5
1991	138	9.3	14.8	17.4
1992	142	9.4	15.1	12.7
1993	131	9.3	14.1	14.5
1994	137	9.8	14.0	16.8
1995	136	9.7	14.0	10.3
1996	136	9.7	14.0	10.3
1997	127	9.2	13.8	15.7
1998	137	9.3	14.7	15.3
1999	147	8.4	17.5	25.2
2000	140	9.0	15.6	29.3
2001	154	9.2	16.7	27.9
2002	134	10.5	12.8	19.4
2003	134	10.5	12.8	19.4
2004	131	10.3	12.7	19.1
2005	122	11.4	10.7	19.7
2006	119	11.5	10.3	26.9
2007	102	11.4	8.9	16.7
2008	101	10.2	9.9	20.8
2009	105	10.2	10.3	25.7
2010	121	10.2	11.8	35.5
2011	115	10.2	11.2	35.7
2012	134	11.1	12.0	32.1
2013	139	10.6	13.0	35.3
2014	148	10.1	14.6	36.5
2015	154	12.0	12.8	39.6
2016	146	12.0	12.1	37.7
2017	145	10.6	13.6	40.7
2018	140	10.0	14.0	38.6
2019	150	11.5	13.0	35.3
2020	146	11.5	12.6	36.3
2021	144	11.5	12.5	36.8
2022	159	10.8	14.6	35.2
2023	158	11.8	13.3	36.1

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 Mead Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	141	10.0	14.1	21.3
1989	124	10.0	12.4	11.3
1990	131	10.0	13.1	11.5
1991	138	9.3	14.8	17.4
1992	142	9.4	15.1	12.7
1993	131	9.3	14.1	14.5
1994	137	9.8	14.0	16.8
1995	136	9.7	14.0	10.3
1996	136	9.7	14.0	10.3
1997	127	9.2	13.8	15.7
1998	137	9.3	14.7	15.3
1999	147	8.4	17.5	25.2
2000	140	9.0	15.6	29.3
2001	154	9.2	16.7	27.9
2002	134	10.5	12.8	19.4
2003	134	10.5	12.8	19.4
2004	131	10.3	12.7	19.1
2005	122	11.4	10.7	19.7
2006	119	11.5	10.3	26.9
2007	102	11.4	8.9	16.7
2008	101	10.2	9.9	20.8
2009	105	10.2	10.3	25.7
2010	121	10.2	11.8	35.5
2011	115	10.2	11.2	35.7
2012	134	11.1	12.0	32.1
2013	139	10.6	13.0	35.3
2014	148	10.1	14.6	36.5
2015	154	12.0	12.8	39.6
2016	146	12.0	12.1	37.7
2017	145	10.6	13.6	40.7
2018	140	10.0	14.0	38.6
2019	150	11.5	13.0	35.3
2020	146	11.5	12.6	36.3
2021	144	11.5	12.5	36.8
2022	159	10.8	14.6	35.2
2023	158	11.8	13.3	36.1

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 Mead Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$488 (2.8%)	$14,941 (86.8%)	$17,220
2020	$787 (4.3%)	$15,742 (85.6%)	$18,394
2021	$1,033 (5.1%)	$17,409 (85.7%)	$20,323
2022	$930 (5.0%)	$15,596 (84.4%)	$18,473
2023	$1,002 (5.1%)	$16,902 (85.4%)	$19,789

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mead Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 252^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 368^th of 459 Elementary schools	24.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary School)	61	52	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)	61	52	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)	50	52	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)	50	52	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary School)	79	44	35%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)	79	44	35%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)	42	25	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)	42	25	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)	53	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)	53	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Mead Elementary School)	68	77	9%
5th Grade Science (Mead Public Schools)	68	77	9%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary School)	35	21	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)	35	21	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)	53	21	32%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)	53	21	32%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	150	158	5.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	143	145	1.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	36.1%	0.7%

Schools Near Mead 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
Mead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	115 N Elm	Mead	68041	Saunders County	Mead Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 624-6465	158	12	13.3	36.1%	145 (91.8%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.4	368^th of 459 public elementary schools	19.8%		27.6	350^th of 457 public elementary schools	23.4%	18	52.0	44.0	45.0	21.0	52.0		55.0	21.0	77.0	$19,789	$1,002	$16,902
Yutan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	902 2nd St	Yutan	68073	Saunders County	Yutan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 625-2141	281	21	13.2	21.7%	267 (95.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	83.8	52^nd of 459 public elementary schools	88.7%		84.7	47^th of 457 public elementary schools	89.7%	5	79.0	67.0	90.0	69.0	77.0	74.0	91.0	83.0	90.0	$15,795	$589	$12,247
Wahoo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2056 N Hackberry	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 443-4250	456	34	13.5	29.8%	420 (92.1%)	7 (1.5%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	65.1	161^st of 459 public elementary schools	64.9%		61.8	171^st of 457 public elementary schools	62.6%	10	74.0	71.0	48.0		86.0	78.0	63.0		73.0	$13,602	$450	$11,049
Douglas County West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S Center St	Valley	68064	Douglas County	Douglas County West Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 359-2151	513	37	13.9	30.2%	441 (86.0%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	61.6	180^th of 459 public elementary schools	60.8%		56.6	197^th of 457 public elementary schools	56.9%	17	62.0	65.0	52.0		61.0	72.0	70.0		88.0	$15,254	$934	$14,039
Blue Sage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 S 215th Street	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-3577	562	35	16.2	4.1%	456 (81.1%)	7 (1.2%)	18 (3.2%)	61 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	96.1	1^st of 459 public elementary schools	99.8%		98.1	1^st of 457 public elementary schools	99.8%		94.0	89.0	90.0		92.0	100.0	95.0		99.0	$11,003	$480	$9,481
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S 210th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-3433	389	27	14.6	5.9%	360 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	93.5	8^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.3%		93.6	10^th of 457 public elementary schools	97.8%	2	92.0	85.0	93.0		84.0	94.0	91.0		93.0	$11,210	$131	$10,232
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 E Main St	Cedar Bluffs	68015	Saunders County	Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 628-2060	298	21	13.9	44.6%	273 (91.6%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	51.7	227^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.5%		40.9	288^th of 457 public elementary schools	37.0%	61	70.0	36.0	68.0	25.0	68.0	58.0	78.0	53.0	90.0	$17,776	$1,065	$14,490
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 S Broad St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3164	385	23	16.8	81.3%	73 (19.0%)	2 (0.5%)	306 (79.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5.6	435^th of 459 public elementary schools	5.2%		10.2	416^th of 457 public elementary schools	9.0%	19	34.0	28.0			15.0	34.0				$11,329	$1,318	$9,561
Westridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 N 206th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2559	364	27	13.4	21.2%	296 (81.3%)	4 (1.1%)	25 (6.9%)	22 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	84.3	48^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.5%		92	12^th of 457 public elementary schools	97.4%	36	80.0	83.0	70.0		89.0	84.0	76.0		87.0	$11,924	$178	$10,802
Grant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	226 N Grant St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3171	142	11	13.0	69.0%	104 (73.2%)	2 (1.4%)	34 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	40.6	297^th of 459 public elementary schools	35.3%					(n/a)	59.0				64.0	40.0				$18,781	$4,295	$13,569

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How many students attend Mead Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Mead Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mead Elementary School?

Students at Mead Elementary School are 92% White, 8% Hispanic.

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Mead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Nebraska elementary schools.

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