Wood River Elementary School

Summary:

Wood River Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 230 students in grades PK-5 in the rural town of Wood River, Nebraska, which is part of the Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools district.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (46.96%), Wood River Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. In 2022-2023, the school had 75% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, 79% proficiency in 3rd grade Math, and 82% proficiency in 5th grade Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. This places the school in the top half of Nebraska elementary schools, and its low-income students rank in the top 25% of the state. The school's steady academic performance, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, is particularly impressive given the district's 1-star rating.

Compared to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools in the Grand Island Public Schools district, Wood River Elementary has a predominantly White student body (around 74%) with a significant Hispanic population (around 22%). However, the school's academic performance often exceeds that of its more diverse counterparts, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, indicating that Wood River Elementary is providing a high-quality education to its students despite its rural setting.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1003 Lilly St
       Wood River, NE  68883-0488


(308) 583-2525

District: Wood River Rural Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,599 Help


Students who attend Wood River Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wood River Rural Middle School
High:    Wood River Rural High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
22.6%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wood River Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (22.6%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood River Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood River Elementary School is $22,599.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wood River Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood River Elementary School 192nd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Wood River Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wood River Rural Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood River Rural Schools 162nd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wood River Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wood River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.69 257th 478 46.2%
2009 45.78 338th 471 28.2%
2010 47.30 318th 502 36.7%
2011 35.05 345th 473 27.1%
2012 23.82 411th 480 14.4%
2013 29.15 383rd 485 21.0%
2014 32.97 358th 483 25.9%
2015 35.10 357th 488 26.8%
2016 49.04 263rd 480 45.2%
2017 43.67 280th 459 39.0%
2018 49.85 232nd 450 48.4%
2019 57.16 182nd 452 59.7%
2021 58.07 177th 442 60.0%
2022 58.28 186th 457 59.3%
2023 58.94 192nd 459 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wood River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.53 95th 281 66.2%
2019 65.83 89th 298 70.1%
2021 68.64 61st 264 76.9%
2022 88.49 9th 259 96.5%
2023 70.15 73rd 312 76.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wood River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 266th 341 22.0%
2019 36.18 240th 349 31.2%
2021 53.56 133rd 318 58.2%
2022 57.77 135th 337 59.9%
2023 41.10 209th 349 40.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wood River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.36 80th 347 76.9%
2019 57.50 151st 367 58.9%
2021 54.70 144th 328 56.1%
2022 49.26 182nd 356 48.9%
2023 31.34 273rd 366 25.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wood River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 224th 391 42.7%
2019 54.50 162nd 391 58.6%
2021 43.51 207th 368 43.8%
2022 48.43 193rd 388 50.3%
2023 49.95 195th 385 49.4%
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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 Wood River Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 165 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 162 0 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2009 164 2 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 156 5 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 215 7 0 72 0 1 0 0 295
2012 204 7 0 69 0 1 0 0 281
2013 201 7 0 78 1 1 0 0 288
2014 190 6 0 77 0 1 0 0 274
2015 216 9 0 67 1 1 0 0 294
2016 196 8 0 73 0 0 0 0 277
2017 200 6 0 62 0 2 0 0 270
2018 201 6 0 58 4 3 0 0 272
2019 187 7 0 57 2 3 1 0 257
2020 186 6 0 54 2 1 1 0 250
2021 170 6 0 47 1 0 1 0 225
2022 171 5 0 51 1 0 3 0 231
2023 170 5 0 52 1 0 2 0 230

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 Wood River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 212 15.5 13.7 33.5
2008 202 18.8 10.7 30.2
2009 208 16.9 12.3 31.3
2010 210 17.8 11.7 44.8
2011 295 19.5 15.1 54.6
2012 281 19.5 14.3 54.8
2013 288 n/a n/a 57.6
2014 274 17.6 15.4 54.4
2015 294 18.0 16.3 52.7
2016 277 19.0 14.5 52
2017 270 20.9 12.9 52.2
2018 272 20.1 13.5 55.9
2019 257 21.1 12.1 55.3
2020 250 21.9 11.4 49.6
2021 225 22.0 10.2 37.3
2022 231 23.0 10.0 40.7
2023 230 22.7 10.1 47

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 Wood River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 212 15.5 13.7 33.5
2008 202 18.8 10.7 30.2
2009 208 16.9 12.3 31.3
2010 210 17.8 11.7 44.8
2011 295 19.5 15.1 54.6
2012 281 19.5 14.3 54.8
2013 288 n/a n/a 57.6
2014 274 17.6 15.4 54.4
2015 294 18.0 16.3 52.7
2016 277 19.0 14.5 52
2017 270 20.9 12.9 52.2
2018 272 20.1 13.5 55.9
2019 257 21.1 12.1 55.3
2020 250 21.9 11.4 49.6
2021 225 22.0 10.2 37.3
2022 231 23.0 10.0 40.7
2023 230 22.7 10.1 47

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wood River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,362 (9.2%) $11,417 (76.9%) $14,851
2020 $1,755 (10.5%) $13,845 (82.8%) $16,715
2021 $2,751 (15.1%) $14,278 (78.4%) $18,223
2022 $3,031 (14.4%) $16,799 (79.7%) $21,086
2023 $3,762 (16.6%) $17,235 (76.3%) $22,599

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wood River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 182nd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 192nd of 459 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Elementary School)6575
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Schools)6575
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wood River Elementary School)7379
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Schools)7379
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Elementary School)5846
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Schools)5846
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Elementary School)4962
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Schools)4962
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Elementary School)3853
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Schools)3853
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Elementary School)5668
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Schools)5668
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Wood River Elementary School)7982
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Wood River Rural Schools)7982
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students257230
 10.5%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic5752
 8.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White187170
 9.1%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%47%
 8.3%


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Wood River Elementary School ranks 192nd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended Wood River Elementary School.

Students who attend Wood River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wood River Rural Middle School
High : Wood River Rural High School

Students at Wood River Elementary School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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

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