Cedar Hollow School

Summary:

Cedar Hollow School is an elementary school located in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 378 students. The school is part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, which is ranked 49 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar Hollow School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 91% of 8th-grade students at Cedar Hollow were proficient or better in NSCAS/Mathematics, compared to 84% for the district and 61% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools over the past 10 years. In 2022-2023, the school ranked 94th out of 459 elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Cedar Hollow School has a relatively homogeneous racial makeup, with 89.15% white students, it serves a more economically diverse population than its neighbors, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.16% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding Grand Island Public Schools, which range from 48.8% to 71.97% free or reduced-price lunch recipients. The surrounding Grand Island Public Schools generally perform significantly lower than Cedar Hollow School on state assessments, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points below Cedar Hollow's, suggesting that Cedar Hollow School is providing a higher-quality education compared to its peers in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4900 S Engleman Rd
       Grand Island, NE  68803


(308) 385-6306

District: Northwest Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,890 Help


Students who attend Cedar Hollow School usually attend:

High:    Northwest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.2% Help


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Compare Details Cedar Hollow School ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Northwest Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cedar Hollow School ranks better than 94.9% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cedar Hollow School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Northwest Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Northwest Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Hollow School is 14.5. 1 elementary schools in the Northwest Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Hollow School is $11,890. 1 elementary schools in the Northwest Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cedar Hollow School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Hollow School 94th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Cedar Hollow School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Hollow School 12th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Cedar Hollow School in the ranking list.)

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Northwest Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Public Schools 49th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Hollow School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.67 303rd 478 36.6%
2009 52.64 282nd 471 40.1%
2010 37.06 389th 502 22.5%
2011 53.86 231st 473 51.2%
2012 53.47 236th 480 50.8%
2013 62.17 168th 485 65.4%
2014 64.05 156th 483 67.7%
2015 61.55 180th 488 63.1%
2016 79.15 68th 480 85.8%
2017 71.17 129th 459 71.9%
2018 82.70 49th 450 89.1%
2019 72.50 101st 452 77.7%
2021 68.01 113th 442 74.4%
2022 65.57 142nd 457 68.9%
2023 76.07 94th 459 79.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.44 163rd 298 45.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.89 29th 341 91.5%
2019 64.64 115th 349 67.0%
2021 52.42 136th 318 57.2%
2022 62.78 119th 337 64.7%
2023 79.42 62nd 349 82.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.47 42nd 347 87.9%
2019 69.99 92nd 367 74.9%
2021 68.15 81st 328 75.3%
2022 60.89 132nd 356 62.9%
2023 64.40 120th 366 67.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.54 38th 391 90.3%
2019 68.52 98th 391 74.9%
2021 56.39 134th 368 63.6%
2022 57.98 145th 388 62.6%
2023 68.07 101st 385 73.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cedar Hollow School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 28.59 229th 245 6.5%
2009 35.54 204th 243 16.0%
2010 56.25 115th 254 54.7%
2011 60.68 93rd 246 62.2%
2012 56.01 115th 255 54.9%
2013 46.68 142nd 248 42.7%
2014 60.30 91st 252 63.9%
2015 55.17 115th 256 55.1%
2016 79.09 31st 255 87.8%
2017 77.92 35th 236 85.2%
2018 81.76 22nd 225 90.2%
2019 63.89 77th 247 68.8%
2021 71.16 50th 223 77.6%
2022 74.69 43rd 249 82.7%
2023 85.67 12th 238 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.22 19th 118 83.9%
2023 77.92 16th 144 88.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.19 34th 147 76.9%
2019 51.11 76th 156 51.3%
2021 64.93 42nd 137 69.3%
2022 66.08 46th 150 69.3%
2023 79.76 21st 146 85.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.98 9th 141 93.6%
2019 65.44 46th 153 69.9%
2021 67.94 36th 144 75.0%
2022 72.80 34th 160 78.8%
2023 83.20 18th 156 88.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cedar Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.46 16th 203 92.1%
2019 57.21 88th 222 60.4%
2021 63.06 60th 204 70.6%
2022 72.09 44th 234 81.2%
2023 83.83 17th 217 92.2%
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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 Cedar Hollow School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 295 0 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 300 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 299 0 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2010 317 1 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2011 291 2 0 35 0 0 0 0 328
2012 281 2 1 36 10 0 0 0 330
2013 302 2 1 37 9 0 0 0 351
2014 287 2 1 40 10 0 0 0 340
2015 305 0 1 30 9 0 1 0 346
2016 299 1 2 31 12 0 1 0 346
2017 305 0 1 30 12 0 1 0 349
2018 316 1 2 26 12 0 0 0 357
2019 325 2 4 30 9 0 1 0 371
2020 342 1 2 38 9 0 4 0 396
2021 333 0 0 35 3 0 8 0 379
2022 327 0 0 36 4 0 4 0 371
2023 337 0 0 32 3 0 6 0 378

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 Cedar Hollow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 321 23.7 13.5 27.7
2008 328 24.0 13.7 25.9
2009 332 24.4 13.6 27.7
2010 346 23.4 14.7 28.6
2011 328 24.9 13.1 27.1
2012 330 24.7 13.3 26.1
2013 351 25.7 13.6 25.4
2014 340 24.4 13.9 27.1
2015 346 25.0 13.8 24.3
2016 346 22.0 15.7 24.3
2017 349 23.0 15.1 22.9
2018 357 22.8 15.6 17.1
2019 371 23.8 15.5 25.3
2020 396 24.8 15.9 24.5
2021 379 25.9 14.5 23.7
2022 371 24.9 14.8 23.2
2023 378 25.9 14.5 21.2

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 Cedar Hollow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 321 23.7 13.5 27.7
2008 328 24.0 13.7 25.9
2009 332 24.4 13.6 27.7
2010 346 23.4 14.7 28.6
2011 328 24.9 13.1 27.1
2012 330 24.7 13.3 26.1
2013 351 25.7 13.6 25.4
2014 340 24.4 13.9 27.1
2015 346 25.0 13.8 24.3
2016 346 22.0 15.7 24.3
2017 349 23.0 15.1 22.9
2018 357 22.8 15.6 17.1
2019 371 23.8 15.5 25.3
2020 396 24.8 15.9 24.5
2021 379 25.9 14.5 23.7
2022 371 24.9 14.8 23.2
2023 378 25.9 14.5 21.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Hollow School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $329 (3.4%) $8,781 (91.3%) $9,615
2020 $451 (4.5%) $9,081 (90.8%) $9,997
2021 $458 (4.0%) $10,428 (91.7%) $11,378
2022 $229 (2.1%) $10,325 (93.3%) $11,065
2023 $579 (4.9%) $10,791 (90.8%) $11,890

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Hollow School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 94th of 459 Elementary schools
 1.9%
Ranks 77th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 238 Middle schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Hollow School)6077
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Public Schools)5275
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hollow School)5883
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Public Schools)5082
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Hollow School)8564
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Public Schools)7468
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hollow School)7977
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Public Schools)7076
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Hollow School)5861
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Public Schools)5361
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hollow School)6476
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Public Schools)6483
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Hollow School)8188
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Northwest Public Schools)8291
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Hollow School)5263
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Public Schools)5558
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hollow School)6884
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Public Schools)6978
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Hollow School)5776
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Public Schools)4964
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hollow School)7376
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Public Schools)7579
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Hollow School)4691
 45%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Public Schools)4684
 38%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hollow School)5793
 36%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Public Schools)6290
 28%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Cedar Hollow School)6393
 30%
   8th Grade Science (Northwest Public Schools)6583
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371378
 1.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian93
 66.7%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic3032
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White325337
 3.7%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.3%21.2%
 4.2%


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Students at Cedar Hollow School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Cedar Hollow School usually go on to attend:

High : Northwest High School

Cedar Hollow School ranks 94th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Cedar Hollow School.


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