Overton Elementary School

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Overton Elementary School ranks 295 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Overton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Overton, Nebraska, with 164 students. The school is part of the Overton Public Schools district, which is ranked 167 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overton Elementary School has received 2-3 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger in recent years, indicating average performance compared to other Nebraska elementary schools.

Overton Elementary faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 6.2% to 21.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are mixed, performing above the state average in 3rd grade math but lagging behind in English Language Arts and 5th/6th grade math. Additionally, Overton Elementary has a high percentage of students, 44-54%, qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Loomis Elementary and Amherst Elementary, Overton Elementary has lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a higher percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 151 out of 442 schools in 2020-2021 to 295 out of 428 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting it is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863-0310

(308) 987-2424

District: Overton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
295^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,122

Students who attend Overton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Overton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 165

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

10.9%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Overton Elementary School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (10.9%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overton Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Overton Elementary School employs 13.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overton Elementary School is $19,122.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Overton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Overton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Overton Public Schools 167^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Overton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Overton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	67.46	123^rd	418	70.6%
2007	51.51	249^th	430	42.1%
2008	67.87	102^nd	478	78.7%
2009	50.14	303^rd	471	35.7%
2010	53.99	258^th	502	48.6%
2011	40.54	303^rd	473	35.9%
2012	61.30	172^nd	480	64.2%
2013	46.36	291^st	485	40.0%
2014	42.29	311^th	483	35.6%
2015	45.13	293^rd	488	40.0%
2016	42.42	306^th	480	36.3%
2017	45.29	270^th	459	41.2%
2018	40.49	292^nd	450	35.1%
2019	32.47	328^th	452	27.4%
2021	61.87	151^st	442	65.8%
2022	57.56	193^rd	457	57.8%
2023	48.13	246^th	459	46.4%
2024	38.09	295^th	428	31.1%

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Rank History for White students at Overton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	31.44	287^th	391	26.6%
2019	21.57	339^th	391	13.3%
2021	49.34	174^th	368	52.7%
2022	58.57	141^st	388	63.7%
2023	21.60	332^nd	385	13.8%

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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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Enrollment information for Overton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1989	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1990	122	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1991	150	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1992	161	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1993	154	0	0	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	173
1994	146	0	0	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	165
1995	154	0	0	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	168
1996	154	0	0	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	168
1997	146	0	0	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	162
1998	144	0	0	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	163
1999	128	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	7	142
2000	129	0	1	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	156
2001	130	0	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	145
2002	108	3	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2003	108	3	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2004	99	3	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2005	99	3	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2006	140	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2007	149	1	0	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	169
2008	153	1	0	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	168
2009	151	1	0	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	165
2010	168	2	0	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	183
2011	171	1	0	14	1	0	0	0	187
2012	167	1	0	16	1	0	1	0	186
2013	169	1	0	17	0	0	1	0	188
2014	169	0	0	11	0	0	1	0	181
2015	174	0	0	10	1	0	1	0	186
2016	172	0	0	12	1	0	0	0	185
2017	163	0	0	18	1	0	0	0	182
2018	165	2	0	16	0	0	0	0	183
2019	151	2	0	16	0	0	0	0	169
2020	152	3	0	13	0	0	0	0	168
2021	142	4	0	15	0	0	0	0	161
2022	147	1	0	19	0	0	0	0	167
2023	143	1	1	19	0	0	0	0	164
2024	146	1	0	18	0	0	0	0	165

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Overton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	118	9.0	13.1	21.2
1989	125	9.0	13.8	16.8
1990	125	9.0	13.8	21.6
1991	154	9.5	16.2	14.3
1992	167	10.5	15.9	14.4
1993	173	11.0	15.7	21.4
1994	165	10.7	15.4	25.5
1995	168	11.1	15.1	26.8
1996	168	11.1	15.1	26.8
1997	162	11.1	14.6	22.8
1998	163	10.8	15.1	30.7
1999	142	9.0	15.8	44.4
2000	156	9.5	16.4	50.6
2001	145	10.0	14.5	49
2002	127	9.8	13.0	49.6
2003	127	9.8	13.0	49.6
2004	115	10.9	10.6	35.7
2005	119	10.9	10.9	58.8
2006	159	11.1	14.3	55.3
2007	169	11.4	14.8	50.3
2008	168	10.1	16.6	44.6
2009	165	9.3	17.7	52.7
2010	183	10.8	16.9	53
2011	187	10.8	17.2	49.7
2012	186	10.8	17.1	54.8
2013	188	9.9	18.8	58.5
2014	181	9.4	19.1	54.7
2015	186	11.0	16.9	55.4
2016	185	11.0	16.8	56.8
2017	182	12.1	15.0	56
2018	183	13.3	13.7	53.6
2019	169	13.5	12.5	53.3
2020	168	12.1	13.8	51.8
2021	161	12.4	12.9	48.4
2022	167	13.3	12.5	44.3
2023	164	13.5	12.0	53.7
2024	165	13.4	12.3	51.5

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 Overton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	118	9.0	13.1	21.2
1989	125	9.0	13.8	16.8
1990	125	9.0	13.8	21.6
1991	154	9.5	16.2	14.3
1992	167	10.5	15.9	14.4
1993	173	11.0	15.7	21.4
1994	165	10.7	15.4	25.5
1995	168	11.1	15.1	26.8
1996	168	11.1	15.1	26.8
1997	162	11.1	14.6	22.8
1998	163	10.8	15.1	30.7
1999	142	9.0	15.8	44.4
2000	156	9.5	16.4	50.6
2001	145	10.0	14.5	49
2002	127	9.8	13.0	49.6
2003	127	9.8	13.0	49.6
2004	115	10.9	10.6	35.7
2005	119	10.9	10.9	58.8
2006	159	11.1	14.3	55.3
2007	169	11.4	14.8	50.3
2008	168	10.1	16.6	44.6
2009	165	9.3	17.7	52.7
2010	183	10.8	16.9	53
2011	187	10.8	17.2	49.7
2012	186	10.8	17.1	54.8
2013	188	9.9	18.8	58.5
2014	181	9.4	19.1	54.7
2015	186	11.0	16.9	55.4
2016	185	11.0	16.8	56.8
2017	182	12.1	15.0	56
2018	183	13.3	13.7	53.6
2019	169	13.5	12.5	53.3
2020	168	12.1	13.8	51.8
2021	161	12.4	12.9	48.4
2022	167	13.3	12.5	44.3
2023	164	13.5	12.0	53.7
2024	165	13.4	12.3	51.5

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 Overton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$941 (6.5%)	$11,933 (82.8%)	$14,411
2020	$1,523 (10.2%)	$11,787 (78.6%)	$14,997
2021	$1,716 (11.5%)	$11,658 (77.8%)	$14,982
2022	$1,777 (10.5%)	$12,704 (75.0%)	$16,932
2023	$1,754 (9.2%)	$14,509 (75.9%)	$19,122

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Overton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 328^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 246^th of 459 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Overton Elementary School)	32	55	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Overton Public Schools)	32	55	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Overton Elementary School)	52	50	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Overton Public Schools)	52	50	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	50	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Overton Elementary School)	56	50	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Overton Public Schools)	56	50	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Overton Elementary School)	46	47	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Overton Public Schools)	46	47	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Overton Elementary School)	29	63	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Overton Public Schools)	29	63	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Overton Elementary School)	35	38	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Overton Public Schools)	35	38	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	44	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	164	3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	16	19	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	143	5.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.3%	53.7%	0.4%

Schools Near Overton 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
Overton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 7th St	Overton	68863	Dawson County	Overton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 987-2424	165	13	12.3	51.5%	146 (88.5%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	295^th of 428 public elementary schools	31.1%		48.1	246^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.4%	49	$19,122	$1,754	$14,509
Elm Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 East Calkins Avenue	Elm Creek	68836	Buffalo County	Elm Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 856-4300	202	17	11.9	34.7%	194 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	62.3	177^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.6%		51.6	228^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.3%	51	$17,029	$864	$13,513
Early Intervention/Homebound	Public	PK	1501 Plum Creek Parkway	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 324-1841	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Early Learning Academy	Public	PK	1503 Plum Creek Parkway	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 324-1841	257	12	22.2	68.1%	21 (8.2%)	15 (5.8%)	216 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)
Pershing Elementary School	Public	4-5	1104 N Tyler	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3765	305	23	13.1	83.0%	33 (10.8%)	51 (16.7%)	214 (70.2%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9	398^th of 428 public elementary schools	7.0%		6.2	434^th of 459 public elementary schools	5.4%	36	$15,025	$1,837	$11,746
Morton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	505 S Lincoln	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3764	363	25	14.4	86.2%	30 (8.3%)	58 (16.0%)	265 (73.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)	$16,153	$1,495	$13,298
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 N Harrison	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3762	386	24	16.0	54.7%	91 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	290 (75.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	42.7	280^th of 428 public elementary schools	34.6%		51.2	233^rd of 459 public elementary schools	49.2%	47	$13,092	$1,393	$10,351
Sandoz Elementary School	Public	2-3	1711 N Erie	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-5540	321	25	12.7	85.7%	19 (5.9%)	47 (14.6%)	251 (78.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	$15,514	$1,675	$12,490
Elementary School At Sumner	Public	PK, KG-6	205 E 5th Ave	Sumner	68878	Dawson County	Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 752-2925	108	11	10.2	56.5%	84 (77.8%)	1 (0.9%)	23 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$25,481	$1,099	$21,319
Amherst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 N Sycamore	Amherst	68812	Buffalo County	Amherst Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 826-3131	213	12	18.4	19.7%	201 (94.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	81.8	59^th of 428 public elementary schools	86.2%		78.3	85^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.5%	26	$15,015	$91	$13,448

Frequently Asked Questions about Overton Elementary School

Is Overton Elementary School a good school?

Overton Elementary School ranks 295^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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What schools do graduates of Overton Elementary School attend?

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

High : Overton High School

How many students attend Overton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 165 students attended Overton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Overton Elementary School?

Students at Overton Elementary School are 88% White, 11% Hispanic.

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