Shelton Elementary School

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Shelton Elementary School ranks 285 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shelton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 157 students in grades PK-6 in Shelton, Nebraska, which is part of the Kearney Public Schools district, ranked 188 out of 212 districts in the state.

While Shelton Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.45%) compared to nearby schools like Bryant Elementary (56.85% white) and Northeast Elementary (71.11% white), its academic performance as measured by NSCAS test scores is generally below the state average and the performance of surrounding schools. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Shelton Elementary scored 59% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 63%. Additionally, Shelton Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.59%) compared to schools like Meadowlark Elementary (15.69%) and Cedar Hollow School (17.56%).

Despite spending significantly more per student ($20,233) than nearby schools, which have spending levels around $11,000-$15,000 per student, Shelton Elementary's academic performance and statewide ranking have declined in recent years, from 249 out of 442 Nebraska elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 285 out of 459 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's higher spending has not translated into stronger academic outcomes, and there may be potential equity concerns related to its student population and resource allocation that warrant further investigation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876-0610

(308) 647-6558

District: Shelton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
285^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,233

Students who attend Shelton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Shelton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

7.6%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shelton Elementary School ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (7.6%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shelton Elementary School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Shelton Elementary School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelton Elementary School is $20,233.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shelton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelton Elementary School 285^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Shelton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Shelton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelton Public Schools 188^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shelton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shelton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	49.08	252^nd	418	39.7%
2007	69.53	116^th	430	73.0%
2008	56.47	259^th	478	45.8%
2009	69.78	78^th	471	83.4%
2010	56.71	230^th	502	54.2%
2011	36.44	336^th	473	29.0%
2012	41.41	321^st	480	33.1%
2013	38.76	329^th	485	32.2%
2014	27.78	394^th	483	18.4%
2015	23.65	405^th	488	17.0%
2016	29.17	378^th	480	21.3%
2017	23.24	390^th	459	15.0%
2018	34.29	320^th	450	28.9%
2019	34.80	315^th	452	30.3%
2021	47.11	249^th	442	43.7%
2022	29.93	338^th	457	26.0%
2023	42.30	285^th	459	37.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Shelton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.24	217^th	366	40.7%

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Rank History for White students at Shelton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	34.78	262^nd	391	33.0%
2019	30.28	294^th	391	24.8%
2021	34.28	265^th	368	28.0%
2022	33.07	277^th	388	28.6%
2023	28.07	296^th	385	23.1%

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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 Shelton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	157	2	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1989	161	0	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1990	152	1	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1991	149	2	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
1992	143	1	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1993	151	0	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1994	145	0	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1995	178	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1996	178	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1997	176	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1998	178	0	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
1999	182	0	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	25	229
2000	184	0	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2001	185	0	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2002	155	0	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2003	155	0	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2004	167	0	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2005	153	0	2	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2006	144	5	0	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	175
2007	128	2	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2008	121	2	1	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2009	116	2	5	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2010	132	2	4	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2011	117	2	3	32	0	0	0	0	154
2012	131	2	0	37	0	0	0	0	170
2013	134	2	0	35	1	0	0	0	172
2014	115	5	0	31	1	0	0	0	152
2015	124	9	0	23	1	0	0	0	157
2016	141	8	0	26	2	0	0	0	177
2017	137	3	0	21	2	0	0	0	163
2018	124	2	0	23	2	0	0	0	151
2019	129	4	0	25	3	0	0	0	161
2020	132	4	0	19	2	0	1	0	158
2021	120	4	0	30	3	0	0	0	157
2022	123	3	0	32	1	0	2	0	161
2023	142	3	0	12	0	0	0	0	157

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 Shelton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	174	11.0	15.8	18.4
1989	177	11.3	15.6	24.3
1990	167	12.2	13.6	19.2
1991	163	12.2	13.3	11.7
1992	155	10.7	14.4	19.4
1993	162	10.4	15.6	19.8
1994	168	10.7	15.7	20.8
1995	198	12.5	15.8	19.2
1996	198	12.5	15.8	19.2
1997	217	12.4	17.5	22.6
1998	218	13.3	16.4	27.1
1999	229	14.3	16.0	35.3
2000	230	14.5	15.9	37.4
2001	220	14.5	15.2	34.5
2002	195	14.9	13.1	24.1
2003	195	14.9	13.1	24.1
2004	208	14.8	14.1	35.6
2005	184	14.8	12.4	34.8
2006	175	14.9	11.7	38.3
2007	153	13.5	11.3	41.2
2008	158	13.4	11.8	45.6
2009	165	13.4	12.3	39.4
2010	176	14.3	12.2	45.5
2011	154	14.3	10.7	42.2
2012	170	12.3	13.7	47.6
2013	172	13.6	12.5	49.4
2014	152	13.8	11.0	48.7
2015	157	15.0	10.4	51
2016	177	16.0	11.0	50.8
2017	163	14.5	11.1	51.5
2018	151	14.0	10.7	43
2019	161	14.1	11.3	41
2020	158	13.9	11.3	42.4
2021	157	12.9	12.0	45.2
2022	161	13.4	12.0	39.1
2023	157	11.8	13.2	44.6

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 Shelton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	174	11.0	15.8	18.4
1989	177	11.3	15.6	24.3
1990	167	12.2	13.6	19.2
1991	163	12.2	13.3	11.7
1992	155	10.7	14.4	19.4
1993	162	10.4	15.6	19.8
1994	168	10.7	15.7	20.8
1995	198	12.5	15.8	19.2
1996	198	12.5	15.8	19.2
1997	217	12.4	17.5	22.6
1998	218	13.3	16.4	27.1
1999	229	14.3	16.0	35.3
2000	230	14.5	15.9	37.4
2001	220	14.5	15.2	34.5
2002	195	14.9	13.1	24.1
2003	195	14.9	13.1	24.1
2004	208	14.8	14.1	35.6
2005	184	14.8	12.4	34.8
2006	175	14.9	11.7	38.3
2007	153	13.5	11.3	41.2
2008	158	13.4	11.8	45.6
2009	165	13.4	12.3	39.4
2010	176	14.3	12.2	45.5
2011	154	14.3	10.7	42.2
2012	170	12.3	13.7	47.6
2013	172	13.6	12.5	49.4
2014	152	13.8	11.0	48.7
2015	157	15.0	10.4	51
2016	177	16.0	11.0	50.8
2017	163	14.5	11.1	51.5
2018	151	14.0	10.7	43
2019	161	14.1	11.3	41
2020	158	13.9	11.3	42.4
2021	157	12.9	12.0	45.2
2022	161	13.4	12.0	39.1
2023	157	11.8	13.2	44.6

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 Shelton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$890 (4.6%)	$15,869 (82.3%)	$19,286
2020	$876 (4.5%)	$15,985 (82.3%)	$19,412
2021	$1,228 (6.7%)	$14,811 (80.2%)	$18,463
2022	$890 (4.7%)	$15,650 (82.0%)	$19,097
2023	$1,006 (5.0%)	$15,687 (77.5%)	$20,233

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelton 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 315^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 285^th of 459 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Elementary School)	38	59	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Public Schools)	38	59	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shelton Elementary School)	48	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shelton Public Schools)	48	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Elementary School)	59	41	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Public Schools)	59	41	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shelton Elementary School)	29	64	35%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shelton Public Schools)	29	64	35%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Elementary School)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Public Schools)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shelton Elementary School)	54	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shelton Public Schools)	54	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Elementary School)	37	65	28%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton Public Schools)	37	65	28%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	161	157	2.5%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	12	52%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	142	10.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41%	44.6%	3.6%

Schools Near Shelton 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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shelton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	210 9th St	Shelton	68876	Buffalo County	Shelton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 647-6558	157	12	13.2	44.6%	142 (90.4%)	3 (1.9%)	12 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.3	285^th of 459 public elementary schools	37.9%		29.9	338^th of 457 public elementary schools	26.0%	53	59.0	41.0	50.0	65.0			53.0	64.0	55.0	59.0			70.0		$20,233	$1,006	$15,687
Gibbon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1030 Court Street	Gibbon	68840	Buffalo County	Gibbon Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 468-6546	318	23	13.8	46.2%	184 (57.9%)	4 (1.3%)	130 (40.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48	250^th of 459 public elementary schools	45.5%		34.8	316^th of 457 public elementary schools	30.9%	66	43.0	55.0	54.0	54.0			51.0	66.0	71.0	65.0			80.0		$14,349	$1,577	$11,329
Wood River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 Lilly St	Wood River	68883	Hall County	Wood River Rural Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 583-2525	230	23	10.1	47.0%	170 (73.9%)	5 (2.2%)	52 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	58.9	192^nd of 459 public elementary schools	58.2%		58.3	186^th of 457 public elementary schools	59.3%	6	75.0	46.0	53.0				79.0	62.0	68.0				82.0		$22,599	$3,762	$17,235
Kenesaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 N 5th Ave	Kenesaw	68956	Adams County	Kenesaw Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 752-3215	142	15	9.7	31.0%	135 (95.1%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.3	143^rd of 459 public elementary schools	68.8%		42.8	276^th of 457 public elementary schools	39.6%	133	73.0	72.0	60.0				57.0	67.0		78.0					$20,833	$1,625	$15,606
Cedar Hollow School	Public	PK, KG-8	4900 S Engleman Rd	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Northwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-6306	378	26	14.5	21.2%	337 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	76.1	94^th of 459 public elementary schools	79.5%		65.6	142^nd of 457 public elementary schools	68.9%	48	77.0	64.0	61.0	63.0	76.0	91.0	83.0	77.0	76.0	84.0	76.0	93.0	88.0	93.0	$11,890	$579	$10,791
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
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
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2705 Ave E	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8270	241	17	14.2	65.1%	159 (66.0%)	9 (3.7%)	62 (25.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	45.3	269^th of 459 public elementary schools	41.4%		36.6	310^th of 457 public elementary schools	32.2%	41	61.0	54.0	61.0				39.0	58.0	61.0				78.0		$13,749	$1,210	$11,107
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
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1611 Ave C	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8190	241	19	12.5	71.4%	137 (56.8%)	5 (2.1%)	87 (36.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.7%)	50.3	238^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.1%		35.9	311^th of 457 public elementary schools	31.9%	73	72.0	47.0	51.0				67.0	53.0	62.0				80.0		$15,089	$1,356	$12,261

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelton Elementary School

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How many students attend Shelton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Shelton Elementary School.

Is Shelton Elementary School a good school?

Shelton Elementary School ranks 285^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Shelton Elementary School?

Students at Shelton Elementary School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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