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Niobrara Elementary School vs. Verdigre Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Niobrara Elementary School
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Verdigre Elementary School
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Niobrara Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Verdigre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Niobrara Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Verdigre Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
139 students
82 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niobrara Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Verdigre Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niobrara Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Verdigre Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niobrara Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Verdigre Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niobrara Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niobrara School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Verdigre Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Verdigre School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#715 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#217 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Niobrara Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Verdigre Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
70-79%
(Top 20% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niobrara Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niobrara School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verdigre Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Verdigre School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niobrara Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niobrara School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verdigre Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Verdigre School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Niobrara Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Verdigre Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
6
Kindergarten Students
16
9
Grade 1 Students
23
4
Grade 2 Students
18
9
Grade 3 Students
14
9
Grade 4 Students
19
17
Grade 5 Students
16
13
Grade 6 Students
16
15

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
69%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Niobrara Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Niobrara School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Verdigre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Verdigre School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niobrara Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niobrara School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Verdigre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Verdigre School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1989-90 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Niobrara Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niobrara School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Verdigre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Verdigre School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Niobrara Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niobrara School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% White
29%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Niobrara Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niobrara School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Verdigre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Verdigre School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Niobrara Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niobrara School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Verdigre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Verdigre School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Niobrara Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niobrara School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Verdigre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Verdigre School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niobrara Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niobrara School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Verdigre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Verdigre School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Niobrara Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niobrara School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Verdigre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Verdigre School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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