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Niobrara Elementary School

Summary:

Niobrara Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Niobrara, Nebraska, with a student population of 128. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students, around 60%, compared to nearby schools like Verdigre Elementary (7.41%) and Isanti Elementary (89.44%).

Academically, Niobrara Elementary School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby Verdigre Elementary School. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools and has a low SchoolDigger rating, ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5. Additionally, Niobrara Elementary School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.69% to 89.8%, significantly higher than the 28.4% at Verdigre Elementary School.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $26,050 to $37,763, and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 12.3, the persistent challenges faced by Niobrara Elementary School suggest that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the unique educational needs of its diverse student population and the broader community it serves. The stark contrast between Niobrara Elementary School and the higher-performing Verdigre Elementary School, just 10 miles away, highlights the disparities in educational outcomes within the region, which are likely influenced by the socioeconomic factors and the Verdigre Public Schools and Isanti Community School districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 247 N Hwy 12
       Niobrara, NE  68760-0310

(402) 857-3323

District: Niobrara Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
369th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,895 Help


Students who attend Niobrara Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Niobrara Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
60.9%
White:
36.7%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Niobrara Elementary School ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (60.9%), White (36.7%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niobrara Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niobrara Elementary School is $28,895.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Niobrara Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Niobrara Elementary School 369th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Niobrara Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Niobrara Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Niobrara Public Schools 199th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Niobrara Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Niobrara Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.23 190th 418 54.5%
2007 1.38 428th 430 0.5%
2008 59.30 228th 478 52.3%
2009 24.19 444th 471 5.7%
2010 47.43 315th 502 37.3%
2011 49.05 254th 473 46.3%
2012 25.30 400th 480 16.7%
2013 15.64 442nd 485 8.9%
2014 24.43 408th 483 15.5%
2015 21.10 422nd 488 13.5%
2016 13.10 445th 480 7.3%
2017 24.70 379th 459 17.4%
2018 24.80 370th 450 17.8%
2019 26.18 360th 452 20.4%
2021 42.05 273rd 442 38.2%
2022 42.41 278th 457 39.2%
2023 24.85 369th 459 19.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Niobrara Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.60 202nd 312 35.3%
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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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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Niobrara Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 49 1 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 87
2006 44 2 0 2 28 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 35 2 0 2 41 n/a n/a 0 80
2008 31 2 0 2 42 n/a n/a 0 77
2009 33 0 0 1 51 n/a n/a 0 85
2010 28 1 0 0 55 n/a n/a 0 84
2011 25 0 0 4 51 0 18 0 98
2012 30 0 0 4 63 0 2 0 99
2013 39 0 0 3 62 0 14 0 118
2014 40 0 0 4 63 0 11 0 118
2015 41 0 0 4 62 0 11 0 118
2016 38 0 0 4 74 0 8 0 124
2017 43 0 1 5 82 0 9 0 140
2018 47 0 1 2 73 0 6 0 129
2019 49 0 1 2 86 0 4 0 142
2020 44 0 1 2 88 0 3 0 138
2021 43 1 1 2 56 0 2 0 105
2022 37 1 1 1 57 0 1 0 98
2023 47 1 1 0 78 0 1 0 128

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 Niobrara Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 87 10.1 8.6 70.1
2006 76 9.3 8.2 69.7
2007 80 9.3 8.6 75
2008 77 9.3 8.3 77.9
2009 85 9.6 8.9 71.8
2010 84 8.7 9.6 79.8
2011 98 8.6 11.3 83.7
2012 99 9.3 10.5 81.8
2013 118 10.4 11.3 64.4
2014 118 10.4 11.3 72.9
2015 118 10.0 11.8 76.3
2016 124 11.0 11.2 75.8
2017 140 12.5 11.1 80
2018 129 12.5 10.2 79.8
2019 142 12.0 11.7 78.2
2020 138 11.4 12.0 83.3
2021 105 11.5 9.1 87.6
2022 98 10.4 9.4 89.8
2023 128 10.3 12.3 79.7

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 Niobrara Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 87 10.1 8.6 70.1
2006 76 9.3 8.2 69.7
2007 80 9.3 8.6 75
2008 77 9.3 8.3 77.9
2009 85 9.6 8.9 71.8
2010 84 8.7 9.6 79.8
2011 98 8.6 11.3 83.7
2012 99 9.3 10.5 81.8
2013 118 10.4 11.3 64.4
2014 118 10.4 11.3 72.9
2015 118 10.0 11.8 76.3
2016 124 11.0 11.2 75.8
2017 140 12.5 11.1 80
2018 129 12.5 10.2 79.8
2019 142 12.0 11.7 78.2
2020 138 11.4 12.0 83.3
2021 105 11.5 9.1 87.6
2022 98 10.4 9.4 89.8
2023 128 10.3 12.3 79.7

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 Niobrara Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,351 (11.2%) $15,802 (75.2%) $21,003
2020 $7,147 (27.4%) $16,464 (63.2%) $26,050
2021 $8,802 (24.7%) $23,065 (64.7%) $35,676
2022 $10,006 (26.5%) $23,468 (62.1%) $37,763
2023 $8,358 (28.9%) $16,658 (57.7%) $28,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Niobrara 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 360th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 369th of 459 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara Elementary School)5056
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara Public Schools)5056
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara Elementary School)6453
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara Public Schools)6453
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara Elementary School)4139
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara Public Schools)4139
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Niobrara Elementary School)2944
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Niobrara Public Schools)2944
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Niobrara Elementary School)4764
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Niobrara Public Schools)4764
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6870
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students142128
 9.9%
African American01
American Indian8678
 9.3%
Asian11
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White4947
 4.1%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.2%79.7%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niobrara Elementary School

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

High : Niobrara Secondary School

Students at Niobrara Elementary School are 61% American Indian, 37% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended Niobrara Elementary School.

Niobrara Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Nebraska elementary schools.


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