Lake Minatare School

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Lake Minatare School ranks 101 st of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Minatare School is an elementary school in Minatare, Nebraska, serving 83 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Scottsbluff Public Schools district, which is ranked 146 out of 212 districts in the state.

Lake Minatare School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in 3rd grade math (80% proficiency vs. 60% district and 58% state) and 5th grade math (88% vs. 72% district and 65% state). The school has also seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 25% of Nebraska elementary schools in 2014-2015 to the top 25% in 2022-2023. This success may be attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, as well as its relatively high spending per student of $19,943.

While Minatare Elementary School and other nearby schools have more diverse student populations, Lake Minatare School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (91.57%). This racial homogeneity is in contrast to the more diverse student bodies at surrounding schools. Additionally, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 49.4% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356-4302

(308) 783-1134

District: Scottsbluff Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,943

Students who attend Lake Minatare School usually attend:

Middle:	Bluffs Middle School
High:	Scottsbluff Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

7.2%

American Indian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Minatare School ranks better than 78% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Scottsbluff Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Lake Minatare School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Scottsbluff Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (7.2%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Minatare School is 11.8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Scottsbluff Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Lake Minatare School employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Minatare School is $19,943, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Scottsbluff Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lake Minatare School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Minatare School 101^st of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Lake Minatare School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Scottsbluff Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsbluff Public Schools 146^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Minatare School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Minatare School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2010	62.07	175^th	502	65.1%
2011	36.26	337^th	473	28.8%
2012	36.77	342^nd	480	28.8%
2013	36.30	349^th	485	28.0%
2014	32.48	362^nd	483	25.1%
2015	29.97	380^th	488	22.1%
2016	60.83	170^th	480	64.6%
2023	74.65	101^st	459	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Minatare School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.96	142^nd	385	63.1%

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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 Lake Minatare School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	79	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	86
2008	61	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	63
2009	40	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	41
2010	58	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	64
2011	68	0	1	6	3	0	1	79
2012	70	2	1	9	3	0	1	86
2013	62	2	1	10	3	0	1	79
2014	51	1	1	10	0	0	0	63
2015	62	0	0	8	0	0	0	70
2016	59	1	0	9	0	0	0	69
2017	55	0	0	10	0	0	0	65
2018	58	1	0	6	0	0	0	65
2019	66	1	0	7	1	0	1	76
2020	65	0	0	5	1	0	0	71
2021	63	0	0	5	1	0	0	69
2022	77	0	0	4	1	0	0	82
2023	76	0	0	6	1	0	0	83

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 Lake Minatare School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	86	6.5	13.2	41.9
2008	63	5.9	10.7	44.4
2009	41	4.1	10.0	46.3
2010	64	6.9	9.2	40.6
2011	79	6.2	12.7	41.8
2012	86	7.0	12.2	50
2013	79	6.5	12.1	43
2014	63	6.5	9.6	50.8
2015	70	7.0	10.0	47.1
2016	69	7.0	9.8	49.3
2017	65	6.2	10.4	44.6
2018	65	6.1	10.5	41.5
2019	76	6.2	12.2	47.4
2020	71	5.9	12.0	33.8
2021	69	7.1	9.6	42
2022	82	7.5	10.9	42.7
2023	83	7.0	11.8	49.4

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 Lake Minatare School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	86	6.5	13.2	41.9
2008	63	5.9	10.7	44.4
2009	41	4.1	10.0	46.3
2010	64	6.9	9.2	40.6
2011	79	6.2	12.7	41.8
2012	86	7.0	12.2	50
2013	79	6.5	12.1	43
2014	63	6.5	9.6	50.8
2015	70	7.0	10.0	47.1
2016	69	7.0	9.8	49.3
2017	65	6.2	10.4	44.6
2018	65	6.1	10.5	41.5
2019	76	6.2	12.2	47.4
2020	71	5.9	12.0	33.8
2021	69	7.1	9.6	42
2022	82	7.5	10.9	42.7
2023	83	7.0	11.8	49.4

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 Lake Minatare School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,501 (13.2%)	$15,296 (81.0%)	$18,880
2020	$1,958 (11.3%)	$14,290 (82.6%)	$17,290
2021	$2,445 (12.5%)	$16,042 (81.8%)	$19,610
2022	$1,117 (6.1%)	$16,204 (88.4%)	$18,338
2023	$1,196 (6.0%)	$16,699 (83.7%)	$19,943

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Minatare School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Minatare School)	62	71	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scottsbluff Public Schools)	53	48	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	76	83	9.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	76	15.2%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	49.4%	2%

Schools Near Lake Minatare 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
Lake Minatare School	Public	PK, KG-5	280548 County Road K	Minatare	69356	Scotts Bluff County	Scottsbluff Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 783-1134	83	7	11.8	49.4%	76 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.7	101^st of 459 public elementary schools	78.0%					(n/a)			56.0		80.0		88.0			$19,943	$1,196	$16,699
Minatare Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	805 7th St	Minatare	69356	Scotts Bluff County	Minatare Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 783-1255	65	11	5.7		21 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)				50.0						$29,794	$3,446	$23,681
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1306 9th Ave	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Scottsbluff Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 635-6259	262	22	11.9		34 (13.0%)	1 (0.4%)	208 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	17	398^th of 459 public elementary schools	13.3%		20.6	375^th of 457 public elementary schools	17.9%	23	35.0	42.0	29.0		43.0	40.0	60.0		51.0	$15,777	$3,046	$11,112
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2003 5th Ave	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Scottsbluff Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 635-6262	384	25	15.3	46.4%	220 (57.3%)	4 (1.0%)	132 (34.4%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.4%)	58	197^th of 459 public elementary schools	57.1%		52.7	221^st of 457 public elementary schools	51.6%	24	67.0	57.0	51.0		56.0	68.0	75.0		84.0	$12,527	$2,759	$8,591
Lincoln Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2214 Ave C	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Scottsbluff Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 635-6252	316	24	13.1		148 (46.8%)	1 (0.3%)	142 (44.9%)	5 (1.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	41.3	292^nd of 459 public elementary schools	36.4%		27.4	351^st of 457 public elementary schools	23.2%	59	48.0	51.0	46.0		64.0	58.0	69.0		68.0	$14,820	$2,245	$11,592
Westmoor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1722 Ave K	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Scottsbluff Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 635-6255	398	28	14.2	65.1%	222 (55.8%)	5 (1.3%)	157 (39.4%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	58.6	193^rd of 459 public elementary schools	58.0%		52.5	225^th of 457 public elementary schools	50.8%	32	66.0	52.0	56.0		67.0	71.0	76.0		75.0	$14,142	$2,743	$9,567
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 13th St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 436-2350	284	20	14.4	57.0%	160 (56.3%)	6 (2.1%)	110 (38.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	46.8	258^th of 459 public elementary schools	43.8%		44.4	264^th of 457 public elementary schools	42.2%	6	68.0	42.0	59.0		61.0	48.0	63.0		78.0	$12,564	$1,266	$10,238
Northfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Flaten Ave	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 436-5555	244	20	11.9	68.4%	143 (58.6%)	1 (0.4%)	89 (36.5%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	48.6	243^rd of 459 public elementary schools	47.1%		43.2	274^th of 457 public elementary schools	40.0%	31	64.0	49.0	68.0		49.0	41.0	74.0		79.0	$15,034	$1,185	$12,610
Geil Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 D St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 436-2545	246	18	13.7	43.5%	177 (72.0%)	2 (0.8%)	54 (22.0%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	72	120^th of 459 public elementary schools	73.9%		72.6	102^nd of 457 public elementary schools	77.7%	18	63.0	63.0	59.0		72.0	85.0	79.0		93.0	$13,116	$986	$11,125
Bayard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 East 8th Street	Bayard	69334	Morrill County	Bayard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 586-1211	179	16	11.4	57.5%	138 (77.1%)	1 (0.6%)	29 (16.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	27	365^th of 459 public elementary schools	20.5%		27.8	348^th of 457 public elementary schools	23.9%	17	53.0	50.0	38.0	37.0			65.0	24.0	73.0	$19,617	$2,331	$15,469

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Minatare School

How many students attend Lake Minatare School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended Lake Minatare School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Minatare School?

Students at Lake Minatare School are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Lake Minatare School attend?

Students who attend Lake Minatare School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bluffs Middle School
High : Scottsbluff Senior High School

What district is Lake Minatare School in?

Scottsbluff Public Schools

Is Lake Minatare School a good school?

Lake Minatare School ranks 101^st of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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