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Paxton Elementary School

Summary:

Paxton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Paxton, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 110 students. The school is part of the Paxton Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 185 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paxton Elementary School has some unique characteristics compared to the nearby schools, such as Hershey Elementary School, Prairie View School, and Sutherland Elementary School. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.55%) and a relatively high percentage of students (50.91%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Academically, the school's performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing better than the state average, while others lag behind.

Interestingly, Paxton Elementary School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from a high of 99 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 323 out of 459 in 2022-2023. However, the school performs relatively well for its low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 87 out of 312 Nebraska elementary schools in this category in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which may be a strength, but it also spends significantly more per student ($22,645) compared to the nearby schools, which spend between $16,185 and $21,510 per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 308 N Elm
       Paxton, NE  69155-0368

(308) 239-4283

District: Paxton Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,645 Help


Students who attend Paxton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Paxton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  110

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
13.6%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paxton Elementary School ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (13.6%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paxton Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paxton Elementary School is $22,645.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paxton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paxton Elementary School 323rd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Paxton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Paxton Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Paxton Consolidated Schools 185th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paxton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paxton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.26 152nd 418 63.6%
2007 70.04 106th 430 75.3%
2008 44.94 359th 478 24.9%
2009 64.28 161st 471 65.8%
2010 54.70 253rd 502 49.6%
2011 60.20 181st 473 61.7%
2012 51.43 247th 480 48.5%
2013 40.67 320th 485 34.0%
2014 43.03 304th 483 37.1%
2015 49.45 255th 488 47.7%
2016 45.32 282nd 480 41.3%
2017 75.56 99th 459 78.4%
2018 56.33 192nd 450 57.3%
2019 39.09 301st 452 33.4%
2021 63.69 138th 442 68.8%
2022 51.00 234th 457 48.8%
2023 36.67 323rd 459 29.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paxton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.44 87th 312 72.1%
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Rank History for White students at Paxton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 280th 391 28.4%
2019 31.79 287th 391 26.6%
2021 45.74 196th 368 46.7%
2022 28.59 304th 388 21.6%
2023 17.70 351st 385 8.8%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paxton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1989 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1990 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1992 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1993 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1995 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1996 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1997 110 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1998 116 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2000 101 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2001 93 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2002 85 0 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 85 0 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 94 0 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 96 0 0 12 5 n/a n/a 0 113
2006 99 0 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 114
2007 99 0 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 104 0 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 117
2009 101 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 115
2010 99 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2011 93 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 103
2012 103 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 111
2013 98 2 1 11 1 0 0 0 113
2014 101 2 0 17 0 0 0 0 120
2015 101 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 115
2016 89 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 102
2017 99 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 116
2018 106 2 0 17 0 0 0 0 125
2019 103 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 118
2020 97 1 0 14 3 0 0 0 115
2021 89 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 102
2022 82 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 94
2023 93 1 0 15 0 0 1 0 110

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 Paxton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 123 8.5 14.4 17.1
1989 137 9.0 15.2 16.1
1990 132 8.9 14.8 21.2
1991 127 8.9 14.2 23.6
1992 131 8.7 15.0 19.8
1993 122 8.8 13.9 22.1
1994 125 9.2 13.6 19.2
1995 112 9.1 12.3 27.7
1996 112 9.1 12.3 27.7
1997 112 9.1 12.3 20.5
1998 117 8.2 14.3 19.7
1999 101 9.0 11.2 29.7
2000 106 10.3 10.3 39.6
2001 101 9.5 10.6 42.6
2002 100 9.6 10.4 43
2003 100 9.6 10.4 43
2004 109 9.5 11.5 38.5
2005 113 9.4 12.0 38.9
2006 114 8.8 13.0 31.6
2007 114 9.0 12.7 22.8
2008 117 8.9 13.1 33.3
2009 115 8.9 12.9 35.7
2010 113 8.8 12.7 46
2011 103 9.0 11.4 45.6
2012 111 9.0 12.3 44.1
2013 113 9.1 12.4 49.6
2014 120 10.1 11.8 50
2015 115 11.0 10.4 51.3
2016 102 11.0 9.2 52
2017 116 10.6 10.9 49.1
2018 125 10.6 11.7 49.6
2019 118 11.6 10.1 48.3
2020 115 11.1 10.2 48.7
2021 102 11.0 9.2 48
2022 94 10.9 8.6 47.9
2023 110 8.0 13.7 50.9

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 Paxton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 123 8.5 14.4 17.1
1989 137 9.0 15.2 16.1
1990 132 8.9 14.8 21.2
1991 127 8.9 14.2 23.6
1992 131 8.7 15.0 19.8
1993 122 8.8 13.9 22.1
1994 125 9.2 13.6 19.2
1995 112 9.1 12.3 27.7
1996 112 9.1 12.3 27.7
1997 112 9.1 12.3 20.5
1998 117 8.2 14.3 19.7
1999 101 9.0 11.2 29.7
2000 106 10.3 10.3 39.6
2001 101 9.5 10.6 42.6
2002 100 9.6 10.4 43
2003 100 9.6 10.4 43
2004 109 9.5 11.5 38.5
2005 113 9.4 12.0 38.9
2006 114 8.8 13.0 31.6
2007 114 9.0 12.7 22.8
2008 117 8.9 13.1 33.3
2009 115 8.9 12.9 35.7
2010 113 8.8 12.7 46
2011 103 9.0 11.4 45.6
2012 111 9.0 12.3 44.1
2013 113 9.1 12.4 49.6
2014 120 10.1 11.8 50
2015 115 11.0 10.4 51.3
2016 102 11.0 9.2 52
2017 116 10.6 10.9 49.1
2018 125 10.6 11.7 49.6
2019 118 11.6 10.1 48.3
2020 115 11.1 10.2 48.7
2021 102 11.0 9.2 48
2022 94 10.9 8.6 47.9
2023 110 8.0 13.7 50.9

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 Paxton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $367 (1.9%) $15,886 (83.5%) $19,028
2020 $546 (2.8%) $16,359 (82.8%) $19,768
2021 $1,651 (7.3%) $17,568 (78.1%) $22,494
2022 $1,692 (7.2%) $18,351 (78.4%) $23,398
2023 $1,312 (5.8%) $17,753 (78.4%) $22,645

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paxton 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 301st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 459 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paxton Elementary School)3650
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paxton Consolidated Schools)3650
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5550
 5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paxton Elementary School)5450
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paxton Consolidated Schools)5450
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5146
 5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton Elementary School)5355
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton Consolidated Schools)5355
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton Elementary School)5531
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton Consolidated Schools)5531
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paxton Elementary School)4137
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paxton Consolidated Schools)4137
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students118110
 6.8%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White10393
 9.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%50.9%
 2.6%

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Paxton Elementary School ranks 323rd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Paxton Elementary School are 85% White, 14% Hispanic.

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

High : Paxton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 110 students attended Paxton Elementary School.


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