Is Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School a good school?

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School ranks 57 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School?

Students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School are 98% White.

What schools do graduates of Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Summary:

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Elmwood, Nebraska, with 330 students. The school is part of the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools district, which is ranked 16th out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, with a statewide ranking between 27th and 57th over the past 10 years and a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a standout, with students consistently outperforming the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.25% of 3rd graders and 63.04% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91% and 57.43%, respectively. In Mathematics, 89.58% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 60.65%. Additionally, Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Elementary At Bennet, Robinson Elementary School, Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School, and Waverly Intermediate School, Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is a high-performing school, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and higher spending per student ($13,273 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is lower than the state average, it is still an area for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

400 West F St
Elmwood, NE 68349-6074

(402) 994-2125

District: Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,273

Students who attend Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School is $13,273.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools 16^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	66.03	136^th	418	67.5%
2007	76.27	71^st	430	83.5%
2008	54.97	273^rd	478	42.9%
2009	58.00	223^rd	471	52.7%
2010	45.29	330^th	502	34.3%
2011	52.79	235^th	473	50.3%
2012	71.74	101^st	480	79.0%
2013	72.14	96^th	485	80.2%
2014	78.00	71^st	483	85.3%
2015	78.50	77^th	488	84.2%
2016	88.13	27^th	480	94.4%
2017	85.93	29^th	459	93.7%
2018	89.65	28^th	450	93.8%
2019	85.97	37^th	452	91.8%
2021	86.46	34^th	442	92.3%
2022	84.25	49^th	457	89.3%
2023	88.18	27^th	459	94.1%
2024	82.27	57^th	428	86.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	86.67	27^th	341	92.1%
2019	79.24	61^st	349	82.5%
2021	81.48	38^th	318	88.1%
2022	77.92	54^th	337	84.0%
2023	85.74	32^nd	349	90.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	80.78	40^th	347	88.5%
2019	84.54	41^st	367	88.8%
2021	84.30	32^nd	328	90.2%
2022	82.10	42^nd	356	88.2%
2023	81.02	58^th	366	84.2%

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Rank History for White students at Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	84.33	35^th	391	91.0%
2019	79.58	53^rd	391	86.4%
2021	82.05	42^nd	368	88.6%
2022	77.28	59^th	388	84.8%
2023	84.77	33^rd	385	91.4%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	96	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1992	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1993	87	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
1994	78	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1995	86	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
1996	86	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
1997	67	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	69
1998	187	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1999	184	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	190
2000	199	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2001	208	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2002	218	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	222
2003	218	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	222
2004	226	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2005	238	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	243
2006	226	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2007	218	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	225
2008	220	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	224
2009	211	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	216
2010	208	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	211
2011	226	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	229
2012	215	1	0	3	3	0	0	0	222
2013	199	0	0	2	3	0	1	0	205
2014	208	1	0	1	3	0	1	0	214
2015	214	1	0	1	3	0	1	0	220
2016	239	3	0	0	1	0	2	0	245
2017	255	3	1	0	1	2	4	0	266
2018	277	2	3	0	1	1	2	0	286
2019	298	2	2	0	0	1	1	0	304
2020	301	4	2	4	0	1	2	0	314
2021	318	1	5	3	1	1	2	0	331
2022	315	1	5	3	0	1	3	0	328
2023	321	0	3	3	0	1	2	0	330
2024	328	1	2	3	0	1	1	0	336

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 Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	96	7.5	12.8	9.4
1992	91	7.4	12.2	12.1
1993	88	7.3	12.1	11.4
1994	80	7.4	10.8	11.3
1995	87	7.3	11.9	13.8
1996	87	7.3	11.9	13.8
1997	69	6.6	10.5	11.6
1998	192	14.1	13.6	20.8
1999	190	16.2	11.7	15.9
2000	203	16.1	12.6	20.7
2001	210	16.4	12.8	16.7
2002	222	16.7	13.3	24.8
2003	222	16.7	13.3	24.8
2004	227	18.1	12.5	24.7
2005	243	18.1	13.4	25.5
2006	233	18.6	12.5	22.3
2007	225	18.0	12.5	22.7
2008	224	18.0	12.4	22.3
2009	216	17.0	12.7	22.7
2010	211	17.1	12.3	20.4
2011	229	17.0	13.4	20.1
2012	222	17.0	13.0	19.4
2013	205	17.5	11.7	25.4
2014	214	17.7	12.0	31.3
2015	220	18.0	12.2	22.7
2016	245	19.0	12.8	17.1
2017	266	20.1	13.2	16.2
2018	286	21.5	13.2	11.9
2019	304	21.8	13.8	13.8
2020	314	20.8	15.0	16.2
2021	331	21.8	15.1	20.8
2022	328	20.8	15.7	19.2
2023	330	21.8	15.0	17.6
2024	336	21.8	15.3	17.9

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 Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	96	7.5	12.8	9.4
1992	91	7.4	12.2	12.1
1993	88	7.3	12.1	11.4
1994	80	7.4	10.8	11.3
1995	87	7.3	11.9	13.8
1996	87	7.3	11.9	13.8
1997	69	6.6	10.5	11.6
1998	192	14.1	13.6	20.8
1999	190	16.2	11.7	15.9
2000	203	16.1	12.6	20.7
2001	210	16.4	12.8	16.7
2002	222	16.7	13.3	24.8
2003	222	16.7	13.3	24.8
2004	227	18.1	12.5	24.7
2005	243	18.1	13.4	25.5
2006	233	18.6	12.5	22.3
2007	225	18.0	12.5	22.7
2008	224	18.0	12.4	22.3
2009	216	17.0	12.7	22.7
2010	211	17.1	12.3	20.4
2011	229	17.0	13.4	20.1
2012	222	17.0	13.0	19.4
2013	205	17.5	11.7	25.4
2014	214	17.7	12.0	31.3
2015	220	18.0	12.2	22.7
2016	245	19.0	12.8	17.1
2017	266	20.1	13.2	16.2
2018	286	21.5	13.2	11.9
2019	304	21.8	13.8	13.8
2020	314	20.8	15.0	16.2
2021	331	21.8	15.1	20.8
2022	328	20.8	15.7	19.2
2023	330	21.8	15.0	17.6
2024	336	21.8	15.3	17.9

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 Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$435 (3.7%)	$9,934 (83.5%)	$11,903
2020	$640 (5.2%)	$10,236 (82.5%)	$12,408
2021	$685 (5.8%)	$9,682 (82.2%)	$11,773
2022	$1,085 (8.5%)	$10,164 (79.4%)	$12,800
2023	$784 (5.9%)	$10,896 (82.1%)	$13,273

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 459 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	84	88	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	84	88	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	69	67	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	69	67	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	50	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	78	68	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	78	68	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	79	89	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	79	89	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	73	86	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	73	86	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	70	96	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	70	96	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	87	100	13%
5th Grade Science (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	87	100	13%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School)	61	67	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools)	61	67	6%
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	304	330	8.6%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	298	321	7.7%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	17.6%	3.8%

Schools Near Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School

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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
Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 West F St	Elmwood	68349	Cass County	Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 994-2125	336	22	15.3	17.9%	328 (97.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	82.3	57^th of 428 public elementary schools	86.7%		88.2	27^th of 459 public elementary schools	94.1%	30	$13,273	$784	$10,896
Eagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 S 1st St	Eagle	68347	Cass County	Waverly School District 145	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 781-2210	283	23	12.5	27.9%	100 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	176 (62.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	69.1	131^st of 428 public elementary schools	69.4%		72.7	118^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.3%	13	$15,306	$789	$12,646
Weeping Water Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	204 West O	Weeping Water	68463	Cass County	Weeping Water Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 267-2435	162	16	9.9	32.1%	151 (93.2%)	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	62.3	179^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.2%		51.6	230^th of 459 public elementary schools	49.9%	51	$26,906	$2,643	$19,649
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	14541 Castlewood St	Waverly	68462	Lancaster County	Waverly School District 145	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 786-2341	340	24	14.0	16.2%	125 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	209 (61.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)	$15,167	$526	$12,817
Waverly Intermediate School	Public	3-5	14621 Heywood St	Waverly	68462	Lancaster County	Waverly School District 145	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 786-5340	317	20	15.5	25.2%	81 (25.6%)	1 (0.3%)	234 (73.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.9	53^rd of 428 public elementary schools	87.6%		77	91^st of 459 public elementary schools	80.2%	38	$13,169	$777	$10,621
Louisville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 W 3rd	Louisville	68037	Cass County	Louisville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 234-4215	371	26	14.4	20.8%	341 (91.9%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	67.9	138^th of 428 public elementary schools	67.8%		73.1	114^th of 459 public elementary schools	75.2%	24	$13,921	$366	$11,583
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Boyd Steet	Ashland	68003	Saunders County	Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 944-7083	257	22	11.7	25.7%	230 (89.5%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.4%)	78.4	84^th of 428 public elementary schools	80.4%		83.9	51^st of 459 public elementary schools	88.9%	33	$15,932	$692	$13,909
Elementary School At Syracuse	Public	PK, KG-3	550 7th St	Syracuse	68446	Otoe County	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 269-2382	275	19	14.8	15.6%	256 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)								(n/a)	$15,493	$853	$12,570
Ashland-Greenwood Primary Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1010 North 17th Avenue	Ashland	68003	Saunders County	Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 944-2128	320	20	16.4	21.3%	295 (92.2%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)	$7,333	$692	$3,138
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 North 102nd Street	Lincoln	68527	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1187	348	27	12.9	31.6%	258 (74.1%)	13 (3.7%)	36 (10.3%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.5%)	69.6	129^th of 428 public elementary schools	69.9%		71.6	123^rd of 459 public elementary schools	73.2%	6	$19,558	$2,158	$13,907

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