Heartland Community Elementary

Q: Is Heartland Community Elementary a good school?

Heartland Community Elementary ranks 89 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heartland Community Elementary is a public elementary school located in Henderson, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 197 students. The school is part of the Heartland Community Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Heartland Community Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 80% of 4th graders, 73.91% of 5th graders, and 68.18% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.98%, 57.43%, and 58.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, 69.57% of 5th graders at Heartland Community Elementary were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 61.1%. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.8% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Heartland Community Elementary outperforms most in academic metrics, such as ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. For example, in 2023-2024, Heartland's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate of 80% was significantly higher than the 56% at Giltner Elementary and the 60.61% at York Elementary. However, Heartland Community Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% in 2023-2024 is on par with the nearby schools, suggesting this is a broader issue in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371-8929

(402) 723-4434

District: Heartland Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,409

Students who attend Heartland Community Elementary usually attend:

High:

Heartland Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

See top rated Nebraska elementary schools

Compare Heartland Community Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Heartland Community Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.59. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heartland Community Elementary is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Heartland Community Elementary employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heartland Community Elementary is $21,409.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Heartland Community Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Heartland Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Heartland Community Schools 53^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Heartland Community Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Heartland Community Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	75.80	69^th	418	83.5%
2007	60.64	191^st	430	55.6%
2008	70.58	59^th	478	87.7%
2009	64.98	148^th	471	68.6%
2010	50.98	278^th	502	44.6%
2011	52.88	234^th	473	50.5%
2012	57.05	204^th	480	57.5%
2013	64.06	151^st	485	68.9%
2014	70.03	108^th	483	77.6%
2015	69.76	119^th	488	75.6%
2016	57.21	201^st	480	58.1%
2017	73.69	113^th	459	75.4%
2018	72.89	98^th	450	78.2%
2019	70.96	112^th	452	75.2%
2021	65.62	122^nd	442	72.4%
2022	70.18	117^th	457	74.4%
2023	70.81	130^th	459	71.7%
2024	76.59	89^th	428	79.2%

See the entire list of Nebraska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Male students at Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	67.31	96^th	347	72.3%
2019	80.64	56^th	367	84.7%
2022	57.83	150^th	356	57.9%
2023	56.78	153^rd	366	58.2%

See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	68.13	97^th	391	75.2%
2019	62.51	126^th	391	67.8%
2021	57.00	132^nd	368	64.1%
2022	66.00	103^rd	388	73.5%
2023	61.14	139^th	385	63.9%

See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Heartland Community Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Heartland Community Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Heartland Community Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	151	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	156
2000	147	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	152
2001	137	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	141
2002	109	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	112
2003	109	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	112
2004	94	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	100
2005	92	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	98
2006	94	2	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	101
2007	105	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	111
2008	152	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	160
2009	148	2	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	165
2010	156	0	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	170
2011	165	0	0	11	1	0	2	179
2012	174	0	0	9	0	0	2	185
2013	174	0	0	8	0	0	3	185
2014	165	0	0	12	0	0	3	180
2015	172	1	0	12	0	0	3	188
2016	176	0	0	11	0	0	3	190
2017	173	0	0	13	0	0	3	189
2018	171	0	2	5	0	0	4	182
2019	170	0	2	3	0	0	4	179
2020	191	0	2	3	0	0	3	199
2021	174	0	1	5	2	0	0	182
2022	179	1	1	6	6	0	2	195
2023	182	1	0	5	0	0	9	197
2024	173	1	0	5	1	0	7	187

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 Heartland Community Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	156	12.4	12.6	19.2
2000	152	11.5	13.2	12.5
2001	141	13.9	10.1	15.6
2002	112	10.9	10.3	25
2003	112	10.9	10.3	25
2004	100	10.0	10.0	24
2005	98	8.9	11.0	27.6
2006	101	10.4	9.7	26.7
2007	111	9.4	11.8	28.8
2008	160	12.1	13.2	23.1
2009	165	11.6	14.2	25.5
2010	170	13.6	12.4	30
2011	179	13.8	12.9	26.3
2012	185	12.5	14.8	26.5
2013	185	13.5	13.6	22.2
2014	180	13.8	12.9	24.4
2015	188	15.0	12.5	27.1
2016	190	14.0	13.5	29.5
2017	189	14.1	13.3	31.7
2018	182	14.9	12.1	33.5
2019	179	13.6	13.1	33
2020	199	13.8	14.3	30.2
2021	182	13.7	13.2	31.3
2022	195	14.0	13.8	27.2
2023	197	14.7	13.3	35.5
2024	187	15.5	11.9	33.7

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 Heartland Community Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	156	12.4	12.6	19.2
2000	152	11.5	13.2	12.5
2001	141	13.9	10.1	15.6
2002	112	10.9	10.3	25
2003	112	10.9	10.3	25
2004	100	10.0	10.0	24
2005	98	8.9	11.0	27.6
2006	101	10.4	9.7	26.7
2007	111	9.4	11.8	28.8
2008	160	12.1	13.2	23.1
2009	165	11.6	14.2	25.5
2010	170	13.6	12.4	30
2011	179	13.8	12.9	26.3
2012	185	12.5	14.8	26.5
2013	185	13.5	13.6	22.2
2014	180	13.8	12.9	24.4
2015	188	15.0	12.5	27.1
2016	190	14.0	13.5	29.5
2017	189	14.1	13.3	31.7
2018	182	14.9	12.1	33.5
2019	179	13.6	13.1	33
2020	199	13.8	14.3	30.2
2021	182	13.7	13.2	31.3
2022	195	14.0	13.8	27.2
2023	197	14.7	13.3	35.5
2024	187	15.5	11.9	33.7

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 Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (3.1%)	$13,753 (82.3%)	$16,702
2020	$829 (4.8%)	$14,128 (81.1%)	$17,429
2021	$752 (3.9%)	$15,893 (82.9%)	$19,179
2022	$878 (4.7%)	$15,314 (81.9%)	$18,692
2023	$1,596 (7.5%)	$16,195 (75.6%)	$21,409

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heartland Community Elementary

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 112^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 130^th of 459 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	62	52	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	62	52	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Elementary)	56	77	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Schools)	56	77	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	78	61	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	78	61	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	58	67	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	58	67	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Elementary)	61	71	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Schools)	61	71	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Heartland Community Elementary)	91	81	10%
5th Grade Science (Heartland Community Schools)	91	81	10%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	57	66	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	57	66	9%
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	179	197	10.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	182	7.1%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	35.5%	2.6%

Schools Near Heartland Community Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Heartland Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1501 Front St	Henderson	68371	York County	Heartland Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 723-4434	187	16	11.9	33.7%	173 (92.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	76.6	89^th of 428 public elementary schools	79.2%		70.8	130^th of 459 public elementary schools	71.7%	41	$21,409	$1,596	$16,195
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 725-3116	115	10	11.2	28.7%	104 (90.4%)	2 (1.7%)	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	$20,050	$889	$15,831
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 South Gragan Ave	Mc Cool Junction	68401	York County	Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 724-2231	113	11	10.1	32.7%	107 (94.7%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	55.6	226^th of 428 public elementary schools	47.2%		47.1	257^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.0%	31	$19,718	$906	$16,508
Sutton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1107 N Saunders	Sutton	68979	Clay County	Sutton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 773-4423	217	20	10.9	43.3%	152 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	42.3	282^nd of 428 public elementary schools	34.1%		48.1	248^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.0%	34	$17,095	$832	$14,181
Aurora Preschool	Public	PK	409 J Street	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	74	2	34.4	33.8%	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 H St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 694-6923	516	38	13.4	37.0%	452 (87.6%)	2 (0.4%)	46 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	84.7	42^nd of 428 public elementary schools	90.2%		74.6	103^rd of 459 public elementary schools	77.6%	61	$14,251	$413	$12,536
York Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Washington Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 362-6655	599	42	14.2	51.8%	465 (77.6%)	11 (1.8%)	88 (14.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.7%)	40.3	292^nd of 428 public elementary schools	31.8%		43.1	282^nd of 459 public elementary schools	38.6%	10	$12,172	$914	$10,080
Preschool Learning Academy	Public	PK	1501 Washington Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	198	3	66.0	18.7%	171 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Giltner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	#2 West 6th Rd	Giltner	68841	Hamilton County	Giltner Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 849-2238	147	11	13.7	42.9%	140 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.1	145^th of 428 public elementary schools	66.1%		48.2	245^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.6%	100	$17,654	$917	$13,623
Harvard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	506 E North St	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 772-2171	103	12	8.8		52 (50.5%)	1 (1.0%)	50 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$22,266	$1,402	$19,038

Frequently Asked Questions about Heartland Community Elementary

What district is Heartland Community Elementary in?

Heartland Community Schools

How many students attend Heartland Community Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Heartland Community Elementary.

Is Heartland Community Elementary a good school?

Heartland Community Elementary ranks 89^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Heartland Community Elementary attend?

Students who attend Heartland Community Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Heartland Community High School

What is the racial makeup of Heartland Community Elementary?

Students at Heartland Community Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Rate Heartland Community Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NENebraska Elementary School Rankings

NENebraska District Rankings

Schools in Henderson, NE

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Heartland Community Elementary!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.