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Hitchcock County Elementary

Summary:

Hitchcock County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Culbertson, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 187 students. The school is part of the Hitchcock County School System, which is ranked 52 out of 182 school districts in Nebraska and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hitchcock County Elementary has consistently performed well on the NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) exams, with students scoring significantly above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68.97% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 56% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91%, 58.98%, and 58.3%, respectively. The school's performance on the NSCAS Science exam for 5th grade is also noteworthy, with 86% of students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 76%. Additionally, the school has demonstrated strong performance among specific student subgroups, particularly male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Hitchcock County Elementary to nearby schools, such as Palisade Attendance Center and the McCook Public Schools (which include McCook Elementary School and Central Elementary School), Hitchcock County Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Nebraska. While the school faces some challenges with chronic absenteeism, its overall performance and commitment to equity make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 712 Arizona
       Culbertson, NE  69024-0128

(308) 278-2131

District: Hitchcock County School System

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,310 Help


Students who attend Hitchcock County Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hitchcock County Elementary ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.67. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hitchcock County Elementary is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Hitchcock County Elementary employs 14.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hitchcock County Elementary is $17,310.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hitchcock County Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hitchcock County Elementary 147th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Hitchcock County Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hitchcock County School System:

SchoolDigger ranks Hitchcock County School System 52nd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hitchcock County Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hitchcock County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 85.11 11th 430 97.4%
2008 68.80 87th 478 81.8%
2010 48.82 300th 502 40.2%
2011 56.05 208th 473 56.0%
2012 32.12 366th 480 23.8%
2013 58.22 199th 485 59.0%
2014 81.41 54th 483 88.8%
2015 79.58 69th 488 85.9%
2016 84.86 39th 480 91.9%
2017 86.96 23rd 459 95.0%
2018 61.93 158th 450 64.9%
2019 64.04 144th 452 68.1%
2021 41.29 278th 442 37.1%
2022 73.60 93rd 457 79.6%
2023 73.37 112th 459 75.6%
2024 65.67 147th 428 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hitchcock County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.74 33rd 281 88.3%
2019 90.01 8th 298 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hitchcock County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.27 122nd 347 64.8%
2019 77.96 63rd 367 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hitchcock County Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.33 164th 391 58.1%
2019 57.68 149th 391 61.9%
2021 34.79 262nd 368 28.8%
2022 63.58 112th 388 71.1%
2023 67.60 104th 385 73.0%
2024 55.14 122nd 261 53.3%
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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.

Hitchcock County Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hitchcock County Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 93 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2001 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2002 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2003 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2004 74 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2005 60 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2006 71 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2007 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2008 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2009 127 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2010 173 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2011 171 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 177
2012 156 1 0 4 2 0 1 0 164
2013 159 1 0 7 2 0 5 0 174
2014 165 0 0 7 4 0 3 0 179
2015 160 1 0 3 5 0 3 0 172
2016 162 1 0 4 4 0 4 0 175
2017 169 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 182
2018 140 0 0 4 6 0 2 0 152
2019 147 0 0 5 6 0 3 0 161
2020 154 0 1 7 5 0 4 0 171
2021 142 0 0 9 2 0 5 0 158
2022 159 0 0 11 2 0 5 0 177
2023 168 0 0 12 2 0 5 0 187
2024 155 0 0 11 0 0 7 0 173

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 Hitchcock County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 93 10.8 8.6 36.6
2001 84 10.7 7.9 40.5
2002 94 10.3 9.1 50
2003 94 10.3 9.1 50
2004 76 10.3 7.4 52.6
2005 61 10.3 5.9 37.7
2006 72 9.0 8.0 18.1
2007 66 9.3 7.1 56.1
2008 129 13.8 9.3 39.5
2009 129 11.7 11.0 56.6
2010 176 14.5 12.1 61.9
2011 177 14.5 12.2 65
2012 164 12.5 13.1 62.2
2013 174 12.6 13.7 69
2014 179 11.6 15.3 64.2
2015 172 13.0 13.2 58.7
2016 175 12.0 14.5 61.7
2017 182 13.2 13.7 62.1
2018 152 12.4 12.2 63.2
2019 161 12.7 12.6 57.8
2020 171 12.7 13.4 47.4
2021 158 13.7 11.4 50
2022 177 12.8 13.8 41.8
2023 187 13.8 13.5 53.5
2024 173 14.3 12.0 49.1

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 Hitchcock County Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 93 10.8 8.6 36.6
2001 84 10.7 7.9 40.5
2002 94 10.3 9.1 50
2003 94 10.3 9.1 50
2004 76 10.3 7.4 52.6
2005 61 10.3 5.9 37.7
2006 72 9.0 8.0 18.1
2007 66 9.3 7.1 56.1
2008 129 13.8 9.3 39.5
2009 129 11.7 11.0 56.6
2010 176 14.5 12.1 61.9
2011 177 14.5 12.2 65
2012 164 12.5 13.1 62.2
2013 174 12.6 13.7 69
2014 179 11.6 15.3 64.2
2015 172 13.0 13.2 58.7
2016 175 12.0 14.5 61.7
2017 182 13.2 13.7 62.1
2018 152 12.4 12.2 63.2
2019 161 12.7 12.6 57.8
2020 171 12.7 13.4 47.4
2021 158 13.7 11.4 50
2022 177 12.8 13.8 41.8
2023 187 13.8 13.5 53.5
2024 173 14.3 12.0 49.1

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 Hitchcock County Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $796 (5.3%) $10,787 (71.3%) $15,137
2020 $1,119 (5.7%) $14,083 (72.0%) $19,554
2021 $1,554 (9.2%) $11,613 (68.9%) $16,866
2022 $1,872 (11.3%) $11,076 (67.1%) $16,511
2023 $1,414 (8.2%) $12,267 (70.9%) $17,310

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hitchcock County 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 144th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 459 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock County Elementary)6567
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock County School System)6567
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock County Elementary)6471
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock County School System)6471
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock County Elementary)3288
 56%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock County School System)3288
 56%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock County Elementary)6055
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock County School System)6055
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock County Elementary)7078
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock County School System)7078
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Hitchcock County Elementary)9086
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Hitchcock County School System)9086
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock County Elementary)5068
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock County School System)5068
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students161187
 16.1%
African American00
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander00
White147168
 14.3%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%53.5%
 4.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hitchcock County Elementary

Students at Hitchcock County Elementary are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Hitchcock County Elementary ranks 147th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Hitchcock County Elementary.

Students who attend Hitchcock County Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School


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