Is Washington Elementary School a good school?

Washington Elementary School ranks 210 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 233 students attended Washington Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?

Students at Washington Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 40% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary School attend?

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

Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 231 students in grades PK-4 in Norfolk, Nebraska. It is part of the Norfolk Public Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary has shown inconsistent performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 40-69% in English Language Arts and 37-69% in Mathematics. Compared to the Norfolk Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska, Washington Elementary's proficiency rates are generally lower, especially in Mathematics. However, the school has performed exceptionally well in serving its Hispanic student population, ranking among the top 5-11 schools in the state for this subgroup in recent years. The school also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.8% to 21.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Washington Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54.55% to 76.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. This is much higher than the nearby Madison Public Schools, Pierce Public Schools, Stanton Community Schools, and Battle Creek Public Schools, which range from 24.87% to 82.02% free/reduced lunch recipients. Despite these challenges, Washington Elementary has relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,429 to $13,844 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 644-2557

District: Norfolk Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
210^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,730

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.1%

White:

39.9%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.1%), White (39.9%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 4^th best among 7 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $13,730, which is the 4^th highest among 7 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 210^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Norfolk Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk Public Schools 113^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2006	63.84	150^th	418	64.1%
2007	72.23	92^nd	430	78.6%
2008	67.85	103^rd	478	78.5%
2009	49.38	309^th	471	34.4%
2010	24.14	468^th	502	6.8%
2011	46.01	275^th	473	41.9%
2012	56.81	207^th	480	56.9%
2013	44.53	298^th	485	38.6%
2014	74.79	87^th	483	82.0%
2015	72.43	101^st	488	79.3%
2016	61.27	166^th	480	65.4%
2017	77.92	87^th	459	81.0%
2018	65.35	144^th	450	68.0%
2019	48.14	244^th	452	46.0%
2021	38.39	292^nd	442	33.9%
2022	53.64	213^th	457	53.4%
2023	50.96	235^th	459	48.8%
2024	58.79	210^th	428	50.9%

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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
2018	82.25	30^th	281	89.3%
2019	59.53	124^th	298	58.4%
2021	51.15	136^th	264	48.5%
2022	62.23	93^rd	259	64.1%
2023	65.33	90^th	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
2019	45.79	191^st	349	45.3%
2022	40.60	189^th	337	43.9%
2023	53.10	160^th	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
2018	56.87	138^th	347	60.2%
2019	44.37	210^th	367	42.8%
2021	42.97	202^nd	328	38.4%
2022	37.26	228^th	356	36.0%
2023	45.18	205^th	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
2018	88.72	2^nd	81	97.5%
2019	71.32	17^th	90	81.1%
2021	74.50	12^th	68	82.4%
2022	74.44	19^th	81	76.5%
2023	76.17	11^th	108	89.8%
2024	86.78	5^th	53	90.6%

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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
2018	63.88	118^th	391	69.8%
2019	60.62	135^th	391	65.5%
2024	49.06	152^nd	261	41.8%

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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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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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
2024	93	7	3	112	5	0	13	0	233

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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
2024	233	16.0	14.5	77.7

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 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
2024	233	16.0	14.5	77.7

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 Washington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 244^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 235^th 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)	68	69	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norfolk Public Schools)	63	70	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)	28	60	32%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk Public Schools)	52	59	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	55	50	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norfolk Public Schools)	63	57	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)	60	58	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk Public Schools)	56	58	2%
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	248	231	6.9%
African American	3	10	233.3%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	126	125	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	83	17%
Two or More Races	11	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.4%	74.9%	1.5%

Schools Near Washington Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1205 S 2nd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2557	233	16	14.5	77.7%	93 (39.9%)	7 (3.0%)	112 (48.1%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	58.8	210^th of 428 public elementary schools	50.9%		51	235^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.8%	25	$13,730	$928	$11,219
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	310 S 3rd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2550	216	13	16.0	28.7%	186 (86.1%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	59.1	207^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.6%		64.5	165^th of 459 public elementary schools	64.1%	42	$13,772	$350	$10,844
Grant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1106 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2544	210	15	14.4	82.4%	82 (39.0%)	5 (2.4%)	105 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.2%)	53.7	237^th of 428 public elementary schools	44.6%		39.4	301^st of 459 public elementary schools	34.4%	64	$13,030	$834	$10,708
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Cottonwood St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2546	249	16	15.3	69.5%	136 (54.6%)	6 (2.4%)	75 (30.1%)	6 (2.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.8%)	41.1	285^th of 428 public elementary schools	33.4%		43.2	281^st of 459 public elementary schools	38.8%	4	$12,281	$757	$9,918
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1703 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2561	193	19	10.3	75.6%	88 (45.6%)	4 (2.1%)	83 (43.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)	72.1	109^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.5%		56.9	204^th of 459 public elementary schools	55.6%	95	$16,549	$1,056	$13,664
Little Panthers Preschool	Public	PK	2500 W Norfolk Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2500	305	15	20.6	57.4%	150 (49.2%)	8 (2.6%)	123 (40.3%)	6 (2.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Bel Air Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1101 N 18th St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2539	324	21	15.3	28.7%	255 (78.7%)	2 (0.6%)	50 (15.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	80.6	69^th of 428 public elementary schools	83.9%		84.1	49^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.3%	20	$12,309	$149	$10,849
Woodland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	611 Meadow Ln	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2565	199	16	12.5	59.3%	153 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (16.6%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	59.8	198^th of 428 public elementary schools	53.7%		32.7	342^nd of 459 public elementary schools	25.5%	144	$14,214	$636	$11,740
Battle Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 S 4th	Battle Creek	68715	Madison County	Battle Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 675-8085	280	19	14.8	25.4%	255 (91.1%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	76.9	88^th of 428 public elementary schools	79.4%		78	86^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	$13,162	$612	$11,465
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 Fir St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 439-2639	205	19	10.5	43.4%	173 (84.4%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)	58.9	208^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.4%		72.9	116^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.7%	92	$17,525	$770	$15,698

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