Overton Elementary School

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Overton Elementary School ranks 246 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Overton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 164 students in grades PK-6 in Overton, Nebraska, which is part of the Overton Public Schools district, ranked 171 out of 212 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

Overton Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.2%) compared to nearby schools, and it performs better than the state average in mathematics, with 75% of 4th graders and 63% of 5th graders proficient or better. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) scores are below the state average, with 50% of 4th graders and 47% of 5th graders proficient or better. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (53.66%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, Amherst Elementary School, a nearby school, consistently outperforms Overton Elementary School on both ELA and mathematics assessments, despite having a similar student demographic.

Overton Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 151 out of 442 Nebraska elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 246 out of 459 in 2022-2023, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other schools in the state. Additionally, while the school has a high percentage of white students, its performance on the NSCAS assessments for white students has been inconsistent, ranking 332 out of 385 Nebraska elementary schools for white students in 2022-2023, but 141 out of 388 in 2021-2022. These factors, along with the school's high rate of economic disadvantage, indicate that Overton Elementary School faces significant challenges that may be impacting its overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863-0310

(308) 987-2424

District: Overton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,122

Students who attend Overton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Overton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

11.6%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Overton Elementary School ranks worse than 53.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (11.6%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overton Elementary School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Overton Elementary School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Overton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Overton Elementary School 246^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Overton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Overton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Overton Public Schools 171^st of 212 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%

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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

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 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

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

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 (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	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	164	14	12.0	53.7%	143 (87.2%)	1 (0.6%)	19 (11.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.1	246^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.4%		57.6	193^rd of 457 public elementary schools	57.8%	53		50.0	47.0			75.0	63.0			$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	225	16	14.4	35.6%	214 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	51.6	228^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.3%		70.4	116^th of 457 public elementary schools	74.6%	112	79.0	70.0	55.0	53.0		61.0	41.0	50.0	82.0	$17,029	$864	$13,513
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	317	24	13.1	80.8%	35 (11.0%)	54 (17.0%)	218 (68.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	6.2	434^th of 459 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.6	425^th of 457 public elementary schools	7.0%	9		25.0	29.0			30.0	37.0		50.0	$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	360	25	14.3	82.5%	25 (6.9%)	69 (19.2%)	262 (72.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)								(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	383	24	15.8	54.3%	89 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	289 (75.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	51.2	233^rd of 459 public elementary schools	49.2%		52.4	226^th of 457 public elementary schools	50.5%	7	59.0	55.0	54.0		39.0	66.0	76.0		84.0	$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	296	24	12.2	83.1%	23 (7.8%)	53 (17.9%)	215 (72.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	37.0				32.0					$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	115	11	10.4	48.7%	96 (83.5%)	2 (1.7%)	17 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.7	340^th of 459 public elementary schools	25.9%		48.8	241^st of 457 public elementary schools	47.3%	99	64.0		47.0		43.0	58.0	47.0	50.0		$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	224	12	18.6	21.0%	211 (94.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	78.3	85^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.5%		71.9	103^rd of 457 public elementary schools	77.5%	18	72.0	64.0	77.0	58.0	80.0	86.0		86.0		$15,015	$91	$13,448
Bertrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	503 School St	Bertrand	68927	Phelps County	Bertrand Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 472-3427	122	12	10.4	36.9%	103 (84.4%)	1 (0.8%)	17 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.5	280^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.0%		46.2	254^th of 457 public elementary schools	44.4%	26	61.0	55.0	57.0	50.0	50.0			60.0		$21,451	$1,169	$17,195
Loomis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 876-2111	160	12	13.6	37.5%	145 (90.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	80.2	70^th of 459 public elementary schools	84.7%		57.7	191^st of 457 public elementary schools	58.2%	121	91.0	70.0	56.0	78.0		85.0		74.0		$17,368	$620	$14,356

Frequently Asked Questions about Overton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Overton Elementary School?

Students at Overton Elementary School are 87% White, 12% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Overton Elementary School attend?

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

High : Overton High School

What district is Overton Elementary School in?

Overton Public Schools

How many students attend Overton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Overton Elementary School.

Is Overton Elementary School a good school?

Overton Elementary School ranks 246^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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