Is Pleasanton Elementary School a good school?

Pleasanton Elementary School ranks 190 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pleasanton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Pleasanton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasanton Elementary School?

Students at Pleasanton Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Pleasanton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pleasanton Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Pleasanton High School

Pleasanton Elementary School

Summary:

Pleasanton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 176 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Pleasanton, Nebraska. The school is part of the Litchfield Public Schools district, which is ranked 107 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasanton Elementary School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.16%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools in the Kearney Public Schools district. The school also generally performs better than the state average on NSCAS tests, particularly in mathematics, with 67% of 3rd graders, 74% of 4th graders, and 64% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to state averages of 58%, 58%, and 65%, respectively. Additionally, Pleasanton Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.57%) than the nearby Kearney schools, which range from 35.46% to 65.15%.

While Pleasanton Elementary School spends more per student ($15,824) than the nearby Kearney schools, which range from $11,269 to $13,749 per student, its test scores are not significantly higher. This suggests that factors beyond just spending, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and community engagement, may play a more important role in student outcomes. The school's consistent performance over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 190 and 359 out of 442-459 Nebraska elementary schools, indicates a stable educational environment, but the lack of racial diversity in the student population is noteworthy and may be an area for the school to address.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

303 Church St
Pleasanton, NE 68866-0190

(308) 388-2041

District: Pleasanton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
190^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,824

Students who attend Pleasanton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pleasanton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasanton Elementary School ranks better than 58.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasanton Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Pleasanton Elementary School employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasanton Elementary School is $15,824.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pleasanton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton Elementary School 190^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Pleasanton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pleasanton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton Public Schools 107^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasanton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasanton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2007	47.18	273^rd	430	36.5%
2008	40.76	388^th	478	18.8%
2009	37.17	404^th	471	14.2%
2010	41.18	368^th	502	26.7%
2011	47.80	261^st	473	44.8%
2012	53.55	233^rd	480	51.5%
2013	55.75	222^nd	485	54.2%
2014	47.23	276^th	483	42.9%
2015	50.44	249^th	488	49.0%
2016	38.48	329^th	480	31.5%
2017	39.35	300^th	459	34.6%
2018	21.78	383^rd	450	14.9%
2019	42.30	283^rd	452	37.4%
2021	23.60	359^th	442	18.8%
2022	29.67	339^th	457	25.8%
2023	59.13	190^th	459	58.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Pleasanton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.44	236^th	349	32.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Pleasanton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.25	192^nd	347	44.7%
2019	44.59	209^th	367	43.1%

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Rank History for White students at Pleasanton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	11.60	374^th	391	4.3%
2019	32.51	282^nd	391	27.9%
2021	12.27	351^st	368	4.6%
2022	15.55	360^th	388	7.2%
2023	40.15	240^th	385	37.7%

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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 Pleasanton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	144	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	145
1989	146	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	147
1990	149	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	150
1991	145	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	146
1992	139	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1993	141	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
1994	145	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	146
1995	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1996	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1997	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1998	123	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1999	114	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
2000	114	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
2001	107	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
2002	80	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	83
2003	80	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	83
2004	74	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	78
2005	77	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	82
2006	76	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	80
2007	93	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	97
2008	117	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	122
2009	128	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	132
2010	130	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	133
2011	147	0	2	0	0	0	149
2012	164	0	3	0	0	0	167
2013	168	0	1	0	0	0	169
2014	155	0	1	0	0	0	156
2015	151	0	3	0	0	1	155
2016	141	0	3	0	0	1	145
2017	143	0	3	0	0	0	146
2018	162	0	2	0	0	0	164
2019	178	0	2	0	0	0	180
2020	166	0	2	0	0	0	168
2021	165	0	1	2	0	0	168
2022	175	0	2	1	0	0	178
2023	171	0	5	0	0	0	176

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 Pleasanton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	145	8.3	17.4	18.6
1989	147	8.3	17.7	14.3
1990	150	8.3	18.0	15.3
1991	146	8.4	17.3	6.2
1992	139	7.9	17.5	7.2
1993	142	7.9	18.0	14.8
1994	146	8.2	17.8	11.6
1995	128	8.3	15.4	18.8
1996	128	8.3	15.4	18.8
1997	130	8.8	14.8	16.2
1998	123	8.8	14.0	14.6
1999	114	8.8	13.0	21.1
2000	114	9.1	12.5	24.6
2001	107	9.8	10.9	13.1
2002	83	9.3	8.9	26.5
2003	83	9.3	8.9	26.5
2004	78	10.1	7.7	23.1
2005	82	9.0	9.1	20.7
2006	80	9.1	8.8	20
2007	97	9.6	10.1	24.7
2008	122	10.4	11.7	25.4
2009	132	11.3	11.7	22
2010	133	11.0	12.0	27.8
2011	149	11.5	12.9	22.8
2012	167	12.0	13.9	28.7
2013	169	12.0	14.0	25.4
2014	156	12.0	13.0	25
2015	155	11.0	14.0	26.5
2016	145	11.0	13.1	31
2017	146	10.7	13.5	31.5
2018	164	10.7	15.2	31.1
2019	180	10.7	16.7	31.7
2020	168	10.8	15.5	31.5
2021	168	10.5	15.9	32.1
2022	178	12.2	14.4	27.5
2023	176	12.2	14.3	25.6

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 Pleasanton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	145	8.3	17.4	18.6
1989	147	8.3	17.7	14.3
1990	150	8.3	18.0	15.3
1991	146	8.4	17.3	6.2
1992	139	7.9	17.5	7.2
1993	142	7.9	18.0	14.8
1994	146	8.2	17.8	11.6
1995	128	8.3	15.4	18.8
1996	128	8.3	15.4	18.8
1997	130	8.8	14.8	16.2
1998	123	8.8	14.0	14.6
1999	114	8.8	13.0	21.1
2000	114	9.1	12.5	24.6
2001	107	9.8	10.9	13.1
2002	83	9.3	8.9	26.5
2003	83	9.3	8.9	26.5
2004	78	10.1	7.7	23.1
2005	82	9.0	9.1	20.7
2006	80	9.1	8.8	20
2007	97	9.6	10.1	24.7
2008	122	10.4	11.7	25.4
2009	132	11.3	11.7	22
2010	133	11.0	12.0	27.8
2011	149	11.5	12.9	22.8
2012	167	12.0	13.9	28.7
2013	169	12.0	14.0	25.4
2014	156	12.0	13.0	25
2015	155	11.0	14.0	26.5
2016	145	11.0	13.1	31
2017	146	10.7	13.5	31.5
2018	164	10.7	15.2	31.1
2019	180	10.7	16.7	31.7
2020	168	10.8	15.5	31.5
2021	168	10.5	15.9	32.1
2022	178	12.2	14.4	27.5
2023	176	12.2	14.3	25.6

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 Pleasanton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$445 (3.4%)	$10,335 (80.0%)	$12,917
2020	$507 (3.9%)	$10,140 (78.6%)	$12,896
2021	$537 (4.0%)	$10,555 (79.5%)	$13,278
2022	$656 (4.4%)	$11,437 (77.3%)	$14,804
2023	$1,497 (9.5%)	$11,938 (75.4%)	$15,824

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasanton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 283^rd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 190^th of 459 Elementary schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Elementary School)	28	57	29%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Public Schools)	28	57	29%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Elementary School)	56	67	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Public Schools)	56	67	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Elementary School)	62	63	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Public Schools)	62	63	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Elementary School)	42	74	32%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Public Schools)	42	74	32%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Elementary School)	56	56
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Public Schools)	56	56
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Elementary School)	56	64	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Public Schools)	56	64	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Elementary School)	36	29	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Public Schools)	36	29	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	44	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Elementary School)	57	67	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Public Schools)	57	67	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	180	176	2.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	178	171	3.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	25.6%	6.1%

Schools Near Pleasanton 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
Pleasanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	303 Church St	Pleasanton	68866	Buffalo County	Pleasanton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 388-2041	176	12	14.3	25.6%	171 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.1	190^th of 459 public elementary schools	58.6%		29.7	339^th of 457 public elementary schools	25.8%	149	57.0	63.0	56.0		67.0	74.0	64.0	67.0	80.0	$15,824	$1,497	$11,938
Ravenna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41750 Carthage Rd	Ravenna	68869	Buffalo County	Ravenna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 452-3202	244	21	11.7	44.7%	216 (88.5%)	3 (1.2%)	21 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	74.6	102^nd of 459 public elementary schools	77.8%		75.7	83^rd of 457 public elementary schools	81.8%	19	60.0	61.0	82.0	73.0	64.0	68.0	96.0	85.0		$19,945	$1,433	$16,125
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
Litchfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 N Main	Litchfield	68852	Sherman County	Litchfield Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 446-2244	73	8	9.5	42.5%	72 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	64.0				64.0					$28,066	$795	$24,721
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8105 9th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8240	131	8	16.3	17.6%	126 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.8	89^th of 459 public elementary schools	80.6%		73.5	95^th of 457 public elementary schools	79.2%	6	67.0	75.0	67.0			83.0	81.0			$11,782	$141	$10,475
Buffalo Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6110 11th Avenue	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8290	316	19	16.2	21.2%	278 (88.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	79.3	75^th of 459 public elementary schools	83.7%		83	58^th of 457 public elementary schools	87.3%	17	69.0	75.0	70.0		79.0	78.0	80.0		87.0	$12,178	$141	$10,048
Meadowlark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 E 53rd St	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8210	408	23	17.3	15.7%	357 (87.5%)	6 (1.5%)	27 (6.6%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	94.2	5^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.2	6^th of 457 public elementary schools	98.7%	1	94.0	83.0	86.0		88.0	91.0	93.0		97.0	$11,367	$141	$9,940
Windy Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4211 20th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8220	259	15	17.4	19.7%	233 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	91	17^th of 459 public elementary schools	96.3%		87.1	31^st of 457 public elementary schools	93.2%	14	83.0	76.0	90.0		85.0	82.0	95.0		95.0	$11,269	$141	$9,840
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	910 E 34th St	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8230	398	27	14.6	46.7%	283 (71.1%)	6 (1.5%)	89 (22.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.5%)	48.2	244^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.8%		45.6	258^th of 457 public elementary schools	43.5%	14	66.0	55.0	44.0		67.0	62.0	56.0		75.0	$12,266	$1,054	$10,062
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 7th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8280	282	15	18.6	35.5%	236 (83.7%)	6 (2.1%)	23 (8.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	78.8	81^st of 459 public elementary schools	82.4%		86	36^th of 457 public elementary schools	92.1%	45	74.0	62.0	96.0		69.0	64.0	96.0		93.0	$11,339	$295	$9,936

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