Paxton Elementary School
Tel:
(308) 239-4283
Paxton Elementary School serves 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Paxton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Paxton Elementary School's student population of 125 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 125 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Paxton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Paxton Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #437 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paxton Consolidated Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Paxton Elementary School is Paxton High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sutherland Elementary School (12.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paxton Paxton High School Grades: 7-12 | 97 students
0.0 miles
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283 0.0 7-12 97 - Sutherland Sutherland Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 190 students
12.5 miles
401 Walnut St
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656 12.5 PK-6 190 - Sutherland Sutherland High School Grades: 7-12 | 165 students
12.5 miles
401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656 12.5 7-12 165 - Ogallala Prairie View School Grades: PK-8 | 580 students
17.7 miles
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087 17.7 PK-8 580 - Ogallala Ogallala High School Grades: 9-12 | 255 students
18.2 miles
602 East G
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029 18.2 9-12 255
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