Seymour Elementary School

Summary:

Seymour Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ralston, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 277. The school is part of the Ralston Public Schools district, which is ranked 184 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seymour Elementary School consistently outperforms the Ralston Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Seymour Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to some nearby schools. However, Seymour Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.48% to 60.25% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Seymour Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of Nebraska elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. This places it above some of the nearby schools in the Ralston Public Schools district, such as Karen Western Elementary School and Paddock Road Elementary School. While there is still room for improvement, Seymour Elementary School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within the district, providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4900 S 79th St
       Ralston, NE  68127-2779


(402) 331-0540

District: Ralston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,062 Help


Students who attend Seymour Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ralston Middle School
High:    Ralston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.5%
Hispanic:
30.7%
Two or more races:
7.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


 See top rated Nebraska elementary schools

 Compare Seymour Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Seymour Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ralston Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.39. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seymour Elementary School is 15.9, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ralston Public Schools District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Seymour Elementary School employs 17.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seymour Elementary School is $13,062. 4 elementary schools in the Ralston Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Seymour Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Elementary School 194th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Seymour Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Ralston Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralston Public Schools 184th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Seymour Elementary School?

Rank History for Seymour Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Seymour Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.66 312th 418 25.4%
2007 60.11 197th 430 54.2%
2008 63.40 183rd 478 61.7%
2009 34.58 415th 471 11.9%
2010 50.79 282nd 502 43.8%
2011 35.58 342nd 473 27.7%
2012 33.83 355th 480 26.0%
2013 26.23 398th 485 17.9%
2014 28.01 391st 483 19.0%
2015 36.80 349th 488 28.5%
2016 31.12 370th 480 22.9%
2017 46.42 262nd 459 42.9%
2018 44.04 272nd 450 39.6%
2019 49.01 235th 452 48.0%
2021 38.53 291st 442 34.2%
2022 46.08 255th 457 44.2%
2023 58.39 194th 459 57.7%
See the entire list of Nebraska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seymour Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.68 141st 281 49.8%
2019 66.76 84th 298 71.8%
2021 61.98 94th 264 64.4%
2023 75.77 51st 312 83.7%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Seymour Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.07 189th 341 44.6%
2019 40.55 219th 349 37.2%
2021 42.12 187th 318 41.2%
2022 29.33 248th 337 26.4%
2023 53.13 159th 349 54.4%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Seymour Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.44 213th 347 38.6%
2019 43.64 215th 367 41.4%
2021 47.82 179th 328 45.4%
2023 55.66 157th 366 57.1%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Seymour Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.28 230th 391 41.2%
2019 23.87 327th 391 16.4%
2021 38.07 245th 368 33.4%
2022 34.94 265th 388 31.7%
2023 53.55 178th 385 53.8%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Seymour Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Seymour Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Seymour Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Seymour Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 255 5 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 271
1990 270 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 272 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1992 278 8 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 288 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 283 7 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 292 5 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 292 5 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 275 7 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 272 5 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 273 6 7 5 1 n/a n/a 4 296
2000 258 2 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2001 255 0 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 229 4 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2003 229 4 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2004 208 3 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2005 193 4 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2006 169 5 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 157 5 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2008 148 6 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2009 136 8 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2010 149 10 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 198
2011 158 11 0 54 2 0 5 0 230
2012 170 7 1 60 1 0 8 0 247
2013 175 7 2 48 2 0 4 0 238
2014 145 7 3 45 2 0 3 0 205
2015 143 6 0 49 2 0 9 0 209
2016 161 6 0 57 4 0 9 0 237
2017 153 10 0 58 4 0 8 0 233
2018 152 11 0 54 3 0 14 0 234
2019 162 9 2 59 3 0 18 0 253
2020 170 4 1 64 3 0 18 0 260
2021 151 9 1 59 3 0 16 0 239
2022 136 13 2 84 2 0 19 0 256
2023 151 16 2 85 1 0 22 0 277

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 Seymour Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 15.9 16.7 6
1989 271 15.9 17.0 6.3
1990 281 15.6 18.0 7.1
1991 285 16.3 17.4 8.1
1992 295 16.3 18.0 9.2
1993 300 16.3 18.4 9.7
1994 303 17.8 17.0 9.9
1995 310 17.2 18.0 7.4
1996 310 17.2 18.0 7.4
1997 294 18.0 16.3 11.9
1998 297 17.9 16.6 17.2
1999 296 17.8 16.6 21.6
2000 274 18.1 15.1 25.2
2001 277 18.4 15.1 26.4
2002 253 15.7 16.1 30.4
2003 253 15.7 16.1 30.4
2004 237 15.0 15.8 30.4
2005 224 14.4 15.6 31.7
2006 195 13.4 14.6 34.9
2007 189 14.5 13.0 43.9
2008 183 14.2 12.9 44.3
2009 176 14.5 12.1 47.7
2010 198 12.7 15.5 43.4
2011 230 15.7 14.5 56.1
2012 247 16.5 14.9 58.7
2013 238 15.4 15.3 56.3
2014 205 13.7 14.9 50.7
2015 209 14.0 14.9 53.1
2016 237 17.0 13.9 49.4
2017 233 15.9 14.5 53.6
2018 234 15.2 15.3 50
2019 253 17.0 14.8 54.2
2020 260 17.8 14.5 55.4
2021 239 16.3 14.6 60.3
2022 256 18.2 14.0 46.5
2023 277 17.3 15.9 55.6

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 Seymour Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 15.9 16.7 6
1989 271 15.9 17.0 6.3
1990 281 15.6 18.0 7.1
1991 285 16.3 17.4 8.1
1992 295 16.3 18.0 9.2
1993 300 16.3 18.4 9.7
1994 303 17.8 17.0 9.9
1995 310 17.2 18.0 7.4
1996 310 17.2 18.0 7.4
1997 294 18.0 16.3 11.9
1998 297 17.9 16.6 17.2
1999 296 17.8 16.6 21.6
2000 274 18.1 15.1 25.2
2001 277 18.4 15.1 26.4
2002 253 15.7 16.1 30.4
2003 253 15.7 16.1 30.4
2004 237 15.0 15.8 30.4
2005 224 14.4 15.6 31.7
2006 195 13.4 14.6 34.9
2007 189 14.5 13.0 43.9
2008 183 14.2 12.9 44.3
2009 176 14.5 12.1 47.7
2010 198 12.7 15.5 43.4
2011 230 15.7 14.5 56.1
2012 247 16.5 14.9 58.7
2013 238 15.4 15.3 56.3
2014 205 13.7 14.9 50.7
2015 209 14.0 14.9 53.1
2016 237 17.0 13.9 49.4
2017 233 15.9 14.5 53.6
2018 234 15.2 15.3 50
2019 253 17.0 14.8 54.2
2020 260 17.8 14.5 55.4
2021 239 16.3 14.6 60.3
2022 256 18.2 14.0 46.5
2023 277 17.3 15.9 55.6

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 Seymour Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $498 (4.7%) $9,281 (87.3%) $10,636
2020 $662 (5.8%) $9,932 (86.8%) $11,446
2021 $1,444 (11.7%) $10,039 (81.2%) $12,358
2022 $1,545 (12.9%) $9,611 (80.2%) $11,981
2023 $1,734 (13.3%) $10,536 (80.7%) $13,062

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seymour 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 235th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 194th of 459 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Elementary School)7375
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)4348
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seymour Elementary School)7072
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4249
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Elementary School)5750
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)4541
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Elementary School)5741
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4551
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Elementary School)2860
 32%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)3342
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Elementary School)4669
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4061
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Seymour Elementary School)6771
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Ralston Public Schools)5464
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Elementary School)4266
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)4351
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seymour Elementary School)5586
 31%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)4963
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253277
 9.5%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian22
Hispanic5985
 44.1%
Pacific Islander00
White162151
 6.8%
Two or More Races1822
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%55.6%
 1.4%


Schools Near Seymour Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Seymour Elementary School

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

Middle : Ralston Middle School
High : Ralston High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Seymour Elementary School.

Seymour Elementary School ranks 194th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Seymour Elementary School are 55% White, 31% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.


Rate Seymour Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Seymour Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 52 milliseconds.