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Potter-Dix Elementary School

Summary:

Potter-Dix Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dix, Nebraska, serving 91 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Kimball Public Schools district.

Potter-Dix Elementary consistently performs well above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with 92% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 63%. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.8%) compared to the nearby Mary Lynch Elementary, which has 82.82% white students. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Potter-Dix has been declining, from 43.21% in 2021-2022 to 31.87% in 2022-2023, lower than the 52.86% at Mary Lynch Elementary.

While Potter-Dix Elementary's academic performance is strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 12th out of 450 Nebraska elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 181st out of 459 in 2022-2023. The school's high percentage of white students and declining free and reduced lunch rates suggest improvements in the socioeconomic status of the community, but also a lack of racial diversity. Furthermore, Potter-Dix spends significantly more per student ($25,323) compared to Mary Lynch Elementary ($18,187), which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 304 Horrum St
       Dix, NE  69133-0149

(308) 682-5226

District: Potter-Dix Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,323 Help


Students who attend Potter-Dix Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  91

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Hispanic:
1.1%
Two or more races:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potter-Dix Elementary School ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), Hispanic (1.1%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potter-Dix Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potter-Dix Elementary School is $25,323.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Potter-Dix Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Potter-Dix Elementary School 181st of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Potter-Dix Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Potter-Dix Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Potter-Dix Public Schools 131st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Potter-Dix Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Potter-Dix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 28.30 364th 430 15.3%
2008 65.76 150th 478 68.6%
2009 69.11 87th 471 81.5%
2010 84.91 8th 502 98.4%
2011 81.77 60th 473 87.3%
2012 77.40 73rd 480 84.8%
2013 68.94 120th 485 75.3%
2014 82.38 51st 483 89.4%
2015 81.53 57th 488 88.3%
2016 93.52 16th 480 96.7%
2017 78.75 79th 459 82.8%
2018 93.84 12th 450 97.3%
2019 85.02 44th 452 90.3%
2023 61.14 181st 459 60.6%
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Rank History for White students at Potter-Dix Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.88 14th 391 96.4%
2019 78.16 60th 391 84.7%
2023 48.15 208th 385 46.0%
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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 Potter-Dix Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 88 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1989 91 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1990 90 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 92
1991 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1992 81 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1993 65 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1994 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1995 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1996 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1997 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 50 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1999 60 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 65
2000 50 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2001 50 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2002 45 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2003 45 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2004 54 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2005 88 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2006 81 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2007 94 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 101 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 106 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2010 87 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2011 78 0 1 12 2 0 0 0 93
2012 77 2 1 10 2 0 0 0 92
2013 75 3 1 9 2 0 0 0 90
2014 82 2 1 9 3 0 0 0 97
2015 80 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 87
2016 84 2 1 4 1 0 3 0 95
2017 89 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 95
2018 98 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 105
2019 97 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 102
2020 96 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 101
2021 89 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 92
2022 80 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 81
2023 89 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 91

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 Potter-Dix Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 91 8.3 10.9 24.2
1989 93 8.5 10.9 24.7
1990 92 7.8 11.7 19.6
1991 83 5.8 14.3 15.7
1992 83 5.8 14.3 24.1
1993 68 4.7 14.5 16.2
1994 59 5.3 11.1 13.6
1995 50 5.3 9.4 8
1996 50 5.3 9.4 8
1997 51 4.8 10.6 23.5
1998 53 5.3 10.0 35.8
1999 65 5.3 12.3 51.6
2000 53 5.3 10.0 50.9
2001 57 6.5 8.8 57.9
2002 52 5.2 10.0 53.8
2003 52 5.2 10.0 53.8
2004 56 5.2 10.8 50
2005 93 9.8 9.5 54.8
2006 86 9.5 9.1 50
2007 99 9.5 10.4 49.5
2008 110 9.5 11.6 48.2
2009 116 9.3 12.5 34.5
2010 98 9.2 10.5 55.1
2011 93 9.2 10.0 44.1
2012 92 8.7 10.5 51.1
2013 90 8.7 10.2 45.6
2014 97 8.7 11.0 44.3
2015 87 9.0 9.6 46
2016 95 9.0 10.5 33.7
2017 95 8.2 11.5 42.1
2018 105 8.5 12.3 40
2019 102 9.0 11.3 46.1
2020 101 9.0 11.2 30.7
2021 92 8.7 10.5 39.1
2022 81 9.5 8.5 43.2
2023 91 8.5 10.6 31.9

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 Potter-Dix Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 91 8.3 10.9 24.2
1989 93 8.5 10.9 24.7
1990 92 7.8 11.7 19.6
1991 83 5.8 14.3 15.7
1992 83 5.8 14.3 24.1
1993 68 4.7 14.5 16.2
1994 59 5.3 11.1 13.6
1995 50 5.3 9.4 8
1996 50 5.3 9.4 8
1997 51 4.8 10.6 23.5
1998 53 5.3 10.0 35.8
1999 65 5.3 12.3 51.6
2000 53 5.3 10.0 50.9
2001 57 6.5 8.8 57.9
2002 52 5.2 10.0 53.8
2003 52 5.2 10.0 53.8
2004 56 5.2 10.8 50
2005 93 9.8 9.5 54.8
2006 86 9.5 9.1 50
2007 99 9.5 10.4 49.5
2008 110 9.5 11.6 48.2
2009 116 9.3 12.5 34.5
2010 98 9.2 10.5 55.1
2011 93 9.2 10.0 44.1
2012 92 8.7 10.5 51.1
2013 90 8.7 10.2 45.6
2014 97 8.7 11.0 44.3
2015 87 9.0 9.6 46
2016 95 9.0 10.5 33.7
2017 95 8.2 11.5 42.1
2018 105 8.5 12.3 40
2019 102 9.0 11.3 46.1
2020 101 9.0 11.2 30.7
2021 92 8.7 10.5 39.1
2022 81 9.5 8.5 43.2
2023 91 8.5 10.6 31.9

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 Potter-Dix Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $766 (4.3%) $14,183 (78.7%) $18,023
2020 $1,108 (5.5%) $15,597 (77.2%) $20,191
2021 $1,028 (4.6%) $17,433 (77.9%) $22,376
2022 $1,094 (4.6%) $18,824 (78.6%) $23,961
2023 $1,220 (4.8%) $19,324 (76.3%) $25,323

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Potter-Dix 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 44th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 181st of 459 Elementary schools
 29.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Potter-Dix Elementary School)7557
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Potter-Dix Public Schools)7557
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Potter-Dix Elementary School)9542
 53%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Potter-Dix Public Schools)9542
 53%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5449
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10291
 10.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White9789
 8.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%31.9%
 14.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potter-Dix Elementary School

Students at Potter-Dix Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Potter-Dix Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Potter-Dix Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended Potter-Dix Elementary School.

Potter-Dix Elementary School ranks 181st of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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