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Pawnee City Elementary School

Summary:

Pawnee City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, with 151 students. The school is part of the Pawnee City Public Schools district, which is ranked 75 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pawnee City Elementary School has seen fluctuating performance rankings over the past several years, ranging from 217 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 341 out of 457 in 2021-2022. Nearby schools like Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh and Lewiston Elementary have also experienced varying performance, while Htrs Elementary stands out as a high-performing school in the area. Pawnee City Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed compared to state averages, and the school has faced concerning rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 8.9% to 22.3%.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Pawnee City Elementary School, over 60% in recent years, may be contributing to the school's academic struggles. Despite increased spending per student, from $12,681 in 2019-2020 to $18,735 in 2022-2023, the school has not seen consistent academic improvements, suggesting that a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the challenges facing the school and its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 729 E St
       Pawnee City, NE  68420-0393

(402) 852-2411

District: Pawnee City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,735 Help


Students who attend Pawnee City Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Pawnee City Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  146

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
African American:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pawnee City Elementary School ranks worse than 63.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.93. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), African American (2.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawnee City Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Pawnee City Elementary School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawnee City Elementary School is $18,735.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pawnee City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawnee City Public Schools 75th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pawnee City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pawnee City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.11 260th 418 37.8%
2007 69.55 115th 430 73.3%
2008 53.89 282nd 478 41.0%
2009 34.97 412th 471 12.5%
2010 49.61 293rd 502 41.6%
2011 27.82 385th 473 18.6%
2012 59.79 183rd 480 61.9%
2013 49.00 274th 485 43.5%
2014 42.95 305th 483 36.9%
2015 46.78 277th 488 43.2%
2016 45.00 285th 480 40.6%
2017 54.43 217th 459 52.7%
2018 43.64 274th 450 39.1%
2019 40.37 293rd 452 35.2%
2021 46.24 251st 442 43.2%
2022 29.27 341st 457 25.4%
2023 33.66 341st 459 25.7%
2024 44.93 273rd 428 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawnee City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.14 177th 312 43.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pawnee City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.44 295th 391 24.6%
2019 26.50 321st 391 17.9%
2021 33.21 271st 368 26.4%
2022 17.17 351st 388 9.5%
2023 21.77 331st 385 14.0%
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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 Pawnee City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 167 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1989 155 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1990 159 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1991 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 168 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1993 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1994 158 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 165
1995 157 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1996 157 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1997 162 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 164
1998 168 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 172
1999 177 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2000 184 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2001 182 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2002 165 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2003 165 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2004 161 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2005 154 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 160
2006 130 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 137
2007 115 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 120
2008 142 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 149
2009 153 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2010 156 8 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 173
2011 142 4 0 6 0 0 3 0 155
2012 155 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 164
2013 150 3 0 6 0 1 0 0 160
2014 151 3 0 4 1 0 1 0 160
2015 147 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 151
2016 156 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 159
2017 163 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 165
2018 163 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 166
2019 159 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 162
2020 168 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 173
2021 162 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 167
2022 149 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 154
2023 142 3 0 3 0 0 3 0 151
2024 136 4 0 2 0 0 4 0 146

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 Pawnee City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 9.9 17.1 30
1989 157 10.7 14.6 28.7
1990 160 10.8 14.8 23.8
1991 161 10.5 15.3 19.3
1992 169 10.8 15.6 23.1
1993 160 10.5 15.2 23.8
1994 165 10.5 15.7 31.5
1995 161 10.8 14.9 60.9
1996 161 10.8 14.9 60.9
1997 164 11.3 14.5 29.3
1998 172 11.1 15.5 29.7
1999 179 11.1 16.1 41.3
2000 186 13.1 14.2 41.4
2001 184 13.8 13.3 40.8
2002 169 13.7 12.3 50.9
2003 169 13.7 12.3 50.9
2004 164 13.5 12.1 47.6
2005 160 13.7 11.7 61.9
2006 137 13.0 10.5 48.9
2007 120 13.0 9.2 43.3
2008 149 13.7 10.9 42.3
2009 162 14.0 11.6 50
2010 173 14.0 12.3 50.9
2011 155 13.2 11.7 54.8
2012 164 13.2 12.4 54.3
2013 160 13.2 12.1 46.9
2014 160 12.0 13.3 51.9
2015 151 13.0 11.6 48.3
2016 159 11.0 14.4 44.7
2017 165 12.0 13.7 49.7
2018 166 11.3 14.6 50.6
2019 162 11.1 14.5 51.2
2020 173 10.9 15.7 55.5
2021 167 11.1 14.9 60.5
2022 154 10.7 14.2 63
2023 151 10.7 14.0 57.6
2024 146 12.5 11.6 59.6

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 Pawnee City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 9.9 17.1 30
1989 157 10.7 14.6 28.7
1990 160 10.8 14.8 23.8
1991 161 10.5 15.3 19.3
1992 169 10.8 15.6 23.1
1993 160 10.5 15.2 23.8
1994 165 10.5 15.7 31.5
1995 161 10.8 14.9 60.9
1996 161 10.8 14.9 60.9
1997 164 11.3 14.5 29.3
1998 172 11.1 15.5 29.7
1999 179 11.1 16.1 41.3
2000 186 13.1 14.2 41.4
2001 184 13.8 13.3 40.8
2002 169 13.7 12.3 50.9
2003 169 13.7 12.3 50.9
2004 164 13.5 12.1 47.6
2005 160 13.7 11.7 61.9
2006 137 13.0 10.5 48.9
2007 120 13.0 9.2 43.3
2008 149 13.7 10.9 42.3
2009 162 14.0 11.6 50
2010 173 14.0 12.3 50.9
2011 155 13.2 11.7 54.8
2012 164 13.2 12.4 54.3
2013 160 13.2 12.1 46.9
2014 160 12.0 13.3 51.9
2015 151 13.0 11.6 48.3
2016 159 11.0 14.4 44.7
2017 165 12.0 13.7 49.7
2018 166 11.3 14.6 50.6
2019 162 11.1 14.5 51.2
2020 173 10.9 15.7 55.5
2021 167 11.1 14.9 60.5
2022 154 10.7 14.2 63
2023 151 10.7 14.0 57.6
2024 146 12.5 11.6 59.6

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 Pawnee City Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $844 (5.6%) $13,073 (86.6%) $15,104
2020 $847 (6.7%) $11,315 (89.2%) $12,681
2021 $1,288 (8.8%) $12,548 (85.4%) $14,695
2022 $1,325 (8.6%) $13,165 (85.8%) $15,337
2023 $1,624 (8.7%) $14,334 (76.5%) $18,735

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawnee City 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 293rd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 341st of 459 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Elementary School)5659
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Public Schools)5659
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Elementary School)5664
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Public Schools)5664
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Elementary School)5557
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Public Schools)5557
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Elementary School)6539
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Public Schools)6539
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Elementary School)3026
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Public Schools)3026
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4848
5th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Elementary School)4864
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Public Schools)4864
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Pawnee City Elementary School)6178
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Pawnee City Public Schools)6178
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6870
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Elementary School)4132
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pawnee City Public Schools)4132
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Elementary School)4732
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pawnee City Public Schools)4732
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students162151
 6.8%
African American03
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White159142
 10.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%57.6%
 6.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pawnee City Elementary School

Students at Pawnee City Elementary School are 93% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Pawnee City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Pawnee City Secondary School

Pawnee City Elementary School ranks 273rd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 146 students attended Pawnee City Elementary School.


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