Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Norfolk, Nebraska, with a student population of 231. The school is part of the Norfolk Public Schools district, which is ranked 132 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with 3rd grade students performing better than the district and state in ELA, but 4th grade students performing worse. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.89% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools. However, Washington Elementary spends more per student ($13,730) compared to the district average and nearby schools, and has a higher student-teacher ratio (15.3) than the nearby schools.

Interestingly, Washington Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (54.11%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 8.81% to 45.18% Hispanic students. The school's Hispanic students have consistently outperformed the school's overall performance, ranking 11th out of 108 Nebraska elementary schools for Hispanic students in 2022-2023. This suggests the school is effectively serving its Hispanic student population, despite the school's overall performance challenges in recent years, which have seen its statewide ranking fluctuate from 87th out of 459 schools in 2016-2017 to 235th out of 459 schools in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1205 S 2nd St
       Norfolk, NE  68701


(402) 644-2557

District: Norfolk Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,730 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Norfolk Junior High School
    Norfolk Middle School
High:    Norfolk Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.1%
White:
35.9%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.1%), White (35.9%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15.3. 3 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $13,730. 3 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 235th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Norfolk Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk Public Schools 132nd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.84 150th 418 64.1%
2007 72.23 92nd 430 78.6%
2008 67.85 103rd 478 78.5%
2009 49.38 309th 471 34.4%
2010 24.14 468th 502 6.8%
2011 46.01 275th 473 41.9%
2012 56.81 207th 480 56.9%
2013 44.53 298th 485 38.6%
2014 74.79 87th 483 82.0%
2015 72.43 101st 488 79.3%
2016 61.27 166th 480 65.4%
2017 77.92 87th 459 81.0%
2018 65.35 144th 450 68.0%
2019 48.14 244th 452 46.0%
2021 38.39 292nd 442 33.9%
2022 53.64 213th 457 53.4%
2023 50.96 235th 459 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.25 30th 281 89.3%
2019 59.53 124th 298 58.4%
2021 51.15 136th 264 48.5%
2022 62.23 93rd 259 64.1%
2023 65.33 90th 312 71.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.79 191st 349 45.3%
2022 40.60 189th 337 43.9%
2023 53.10 160th 349 54.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.87 138th 347 60.2%
2019 44.37 210th 367 42.8%
2021 42.97 202nd 328 38.4%
2022 37.26 228th 356 36.0%
2023 45.18 205th 366 44.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.72 2nd 81 97.5%
2019 71.32 17th 90 81.1%
2021 74.50 12th 68 82.4%
2022 74.44 19th 81 76.5%
2023 76.17 11th 108 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.88 118th 391 69.8%
2019 60.62 135th 391 65.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Open Quote I attended Washington Elementary from kindergarten through 6th grade. All the teachers I had were great! I loved going to this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 278 0 2 1 24 n/a n/a 0 305
1989 286 0 2 2 20 n/a n/a 0 310
1990 294 2 0 3 13 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 303 3 0 7 10 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 292 6 2 25 9 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 284 20 6 49 9 n/a n/a 0 368
1994 250 14 4 61 8 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 194 6 0 52 17 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 194 6 0 52 17 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 182 3 0 72 19 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 157 5 0 72 15 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 143 7 0 40 14 n/a n/a 45 249
2000 142 7 0 80 13 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 143 7 1 84 18 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 129 5 0 118 16 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 129 5 0 118 16 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 120 6 0 128 18 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 98 9 0 135 12 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 98 4 0 114 15 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 89 5 0 102 10 n/a n/a 0 206
2008 92 6 0 98 13 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 93 11 0 98 11 n/a n/a 0 213
2010 92 10 0 103 5 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 107 10 0 103 5 0 13 0 238
2012 110 9 1 121 5 0 9 0 255
2013 105 8 1 119 3 0 9 0 245
2014 95 7 1 131 3 0 11 0 248
2015 93 10 1 134 7 0 9 0 254
2016 83 7 4 128 3 0 7 0 232
2017 102 7 5 143 6 0 6 0 269
2018 95 3 5 138 5 0 11 0 257
2019 100 3 1 126 7 0 11 0 248
2020 80 5 1 139 3 0 12 0 240
2021 83 5 0 121 2 0 9 0 220
2022 76 6 0 125 2 0 11 0 220
2023 83 10 0 125 2 0 11 0 231

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 16.0 19.0 13.4
1989 310 16.6 18.6 11.6
1990 312 17.8 17.5 12.2
1991 323 17.4 18.5 12.1
1992 334 18.7 17.8 15
1993 368 19.8 18.6 16.6
1994 337 20.3 16.6 16.9
1995 269 18.3 14.7 33.5
1996 269 18.3 14.7 33.5
1997 276 18.8 14.7 39.1
1998 249 19.3 12.9 45.4
1999 249 18.4 13.5 72.1
2000 242 20.7 11.7 76.9
2001 253 21.3 11.9 57.7
2002 268 20.9 12.8 72.4
2003 268 20.9 12.8 72.4
2004 272 20.9 13.0 68.8
2005 254 20.9 12.2 78.7
2006 231 20.9 11.1 77.5
2007 206 17.4 11.8 75.7
2008 209 16.4 12.7 76.1
2009 213 17.4 12.2 76.1
2010 210 17.4 12.0 76.2
2011 238 17.3 13.7 73.9
2012 255 17.5 14.5 79.6
2013 245 15.8 15.4 76.3
2014 248 16.9 14.6 77.8
2015 254 15.0 16.9 72.8
2016 232 15.0 15.4 73.7
2017 269 15.8 16.9 78.1
2018 257 14.6 17.5 77
2019 248 17.8 13.8 73.4
2020 240 13.8 17.3 77.9
2021 220 15.8 13.8 76.4
2022 220 14.6 15.0 54.5
2023 231 15.0 15.3 74.9

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 16.0 19.0 13.4
1989 310 16.6 18.6 11.6
1990 312 17.8 17.5 12.2
1991 323 17.4 18.5 12.1
1992 334 18.7 17.8 15
1993 368 19.8 18.6 16.6
1994 337 20.3 16.6 16.9
1995 269 18.3 14.7 33.5
1996 269 18.3 14.7 33.5
1997 276 18.8 14.7 39.1
1998 249 19.3 12.9 45.4
1999 249 18.4 13.5 72.1
2000 242 20.7 11.7 76.9
2001 253 21.3 11.9 57.7
2002 268 20.9 12.8 72.4
2003 268 20.9 12.8 72.4
2004 272 20.9 13.0 68.8
2005 254 20.9 12.2 78.7
2006 231 20.9 11.1 77.5
2007 206 17.4 11.8 75.7
2008 209 16.4 12.7 76.1
2009 213 17.4 12.2 76.1
2010 210 17.4 12.0 76.2
2011 238 17.3 13.7 73.9
2012 255 17.5 14.5 79.6
2013 245 15.8 15.4 76.3
2014 248 16.9 14.6 77.8
2015 254 15.0 16.9 72.8
2016 232 15.0 15.4 73.7
2017 269 15.8 16.9 78.1
2018 257 14.6 17.5 77
2019 248 17.8 13.8 73.4
2020 240 13.8 17.3 77.9
2021 220 15.8 13.8 76.4
2022 220 14.6 15.0 54.5
2023 231 15.0 15.3 74.9

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 Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $727 (6.1%) $10,075 (84.5%) $11,924
2020 $984 (8.6%) $9,335 (81.7%) $11,429
2021 $1,155 (8.9%) $10,634 (81.7%) $13,014
2022 $1,094 (7.9%) $11,446 (82.7%) $13,844
2023 $928 (6.8%) $11,219 (81.7%) $13,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington 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 244th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 459 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)6869
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norfolk Public Schools)6370
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)2860
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk Public Schools)5259
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)5550
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Norfolk Public Schools)6357
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)6058
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk Public Schools)5658
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students248231
 6.9%
African American310
 233.3%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic126125
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10083
 17%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%74.9%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Washington Elementary School.

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

Middle : Norfolk Junior High School
Middle : Norfolk Middle School
High : Norfolk Senior High School

Students at Washington Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 36% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Washington Elementary School ranks 235th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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