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Arapahoe Elementary School

Summary:

Arapahoe Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Arapahoe, Nebraska, with 184 students. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from a high of 97 out of 483 Nebraska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 355 out of 457 in 2021-2022. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 249 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools, with a 2-star rating, which is generally lower than the higher-performing So Valley Elementary School (ranked 154 with a 3-star rating) and Cambridge Elementary School (ranked 270 with a 2-star rating).

Arapahoe Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school has also seen a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.1% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in the most recent school year (2023-2024), which is significantly higher than the nearby Elwood Elementary School. Additionally, Arapahoe Elementary School serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the high free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 52.6% to 58.15% over the past few years.

By addressing the root causes of high absenteeism and providing additional resources and support to meet the diverse needs of its student population, Arapahoe Elementary School may be able to improve its academic performance and provide a more supportive learning environment for the community. Collaboration with nearby higher-performing schools, such as So Valley Elementary School, could also be a valuable resource for Arapahoe Elementary School to learn from and potentially share best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 610 Walnut
       Arapahoe, NE  68922

(308) 962-5459

District: Arapahoe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,464 Help


Students who attend Arapahoe Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Arapahoe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Hispanic:
9.8%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arapahoe Elementary School ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.7. (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 (87.4%), Hispanic (9.8%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arapahoe Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Arapahoe Elementary School employs 12.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arapahoe Elementary School is $17,464.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arapahoe Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Arapahoe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arapahoe Public Schools 155th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arapahoe Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Arapahoe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.50 65th 418 84.4%
2007 58.18 214th 430 50.2%
2008 70.09 67th 478 86.0%
2009 72.53 40th 471 91.5%
2010 54.67 254th 502 49.4%
2011 58.09 194th 473 59.0%
2012 73.38 92nd 480 80.8%
2013 69.17 118th 485 75.7%
2014 71.66 97th 483 79.9%
2015 55.46 226th 488 53.7%
2016 48.09 266th 480 44.6%
2017 59.58 183rd 459 60.1%
2018 37.84 302nd 450 32.9%
2019 40.89 292nd 452 35.4%
2021 55.54 197th 442 55.4%
2022 26.79 355th 457 22.3%
2023 49.62 241st 459 47.5%
2024 50.70 249th 428 41.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arapahoe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.44 91st 281 67.6%
2019 60.71 117th 298 60.7%
2023 63.93 98th 312 68.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Arapahoe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.05 197th 349 43.6%
2022 43.98 176th 337 47.8%
2023 29.62 253rd 349 27.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Arapahoe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.66 198th 347 42.9%
2019 27.01 288th 367 21.5%
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Rank History for White students at Arapahoe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.22 344th 391 12.0%
2019 22.59 335th 391 14.3%
2021 43.23 212th 368 42.4%
2022 20.11 341st 388 12.1%
2023 34.29 267th 385 30.6%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Open Quote The teachers are outstanding and willing to help all students. I see many of the teachers at school way before school starts, long after school is out and on the weekends. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arapahoe Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 172 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 173
1989 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1990 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1991 189 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 203 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1993 237 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1994 190 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1995 172 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 172 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 165 1 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 161 2 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 170
1999 170 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 174
2000 181 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 185
2001 168 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 175
2002 185 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2003 185 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2004 182 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 174 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2006 167 2 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 174 2 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2008 164 3 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2009 160 3 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2010 162 2 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 181
2011 156 2 2 5 4 0 0 0 169
2012 169 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 179
2013 164 1 1 9 2 0 2 0 179
2014 175 1 1 6 3 0 2 0 188
2015 188 1 1 7 1 0 2 0 200
2016 201 0 1 10 0 0 2 0 214
2017 195 0 0 12 1 0 4 0 212
2018 199 0 0 10 1 1 4 0 215
2019 196 1 0 9 3 1 3 0 213
2020 188 1 0 12 2 1 4 0 208
2021 178 3 0 13 2 1 2 0 199
2022 172 3 0 12 2 1 2 0 192
2023 160 3 0 18 0 0 3 0 184
2024 152 3 0 17 0 0 2 0 174

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 Arapahoe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 12.5 13.8 24.3
1989 177 12.5 14.1 22.6
1990 187 14.5 12.8 22.5
1991 190 14.5 13.1 23.2
1992 204 14.3 14.2 20.6
1993 242 16.1 15.0 21.1
1994 194 13.2 14.7 23.7
1995 180 12.5 14.4 27.8
1996 180 12.5 14.4 27.8
1997 173 12.8 13.5 24.9
1998 170 12.7 13.4 30
1999 174 13.2 13.2 35.3
2000 185 13.7 13.5 39.5
2001 175 15.2 11.5 34.3
2002 190 14.6 13.0 36.8
2003 190 14.6 13.0 36.8
2004 186 16.3 11.4 33.9
2005 183 16.3 11.2 33.3
2006 181 12.0 15.1 40.9
2007 191 12.3 15.5 44.5
2008 184 10.6 17.4 47.3
2009 176 11.2 15.7 47.2
2010 181 11.5 15.6 49.7
2011 169 11.5 14.6 50.9
2012 179 11.7 15.2 51.4
2013 179 12.0 14.8 57
2014 188 12.0 15.6 48.4
2015 200 13.0 15.3 51.5
2016 214 13.0 16.4 52.8
2017 212 13.3 15.8 42
2018 215 12.9 16.6 33.5
2019 213 12.8 16.5 58.7
2020 208 13.6 15.2 58.7
2021 199 12.2 16.2 52.8
2022 192 11.7 16.3 52.6
2023 184 11.5 15.9 58.2
2024 174 12.2 14.1 54.6

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 Arapahoe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 173 12.5 13.8 24.3
1989 177 12.5 14.1 22.6
1990 187 14.5 12.8 22.5
1991 190 14.5 13.1 23.2
1992 204 14.3 14.2 20.6
1993 242 16.1 15.0 21.1
1994 194 13.2 14.7 23.7
1995 180 12.5 14.4 27.8
1996 180 12.5 14.4 27.8
1997 173 12.8 13.5 24.9
1998 170 12.7 13.4 30
1999 174 13.2 13.2 35.3
2000 185 13.7 13.5 39.5
2001 175 15.2 11.5 34.3
2002 190 14.6 13.0 36.8
2003 190 14.6 13.0 36.8
2004 186 16.3 11.4 33.9
2005 183 16.3 11.2 33.3
2006 181 12.0 15.1 40.9
2007 191 12.3 15.5 44.5
2008 184 10.6 17.4 47.3
2009 176 11.2 15.7 47.2
2010 181 11.5 15.6 49.7
2011 169 11.5 14.6 50.9
2012 179 11.7 15.2 51.4
2013 179 12.0 14.8 57
2014 188 12.0 15.6 48.4
2015 200 13.0 15.3 51.5
2016 214 13.0 16.4 52.8
2017 212 13.3 15.8 42
2018 215 12.9 16.6 33.5
2019 213 12.8 16.5 58.7
2020 208 13.6 15.2 58.7
2021 199 12.2 16.2 52.8
2022 192 11.7 16.3 52.6
2023 184 11.5 15.9 58.2
2024 174 12.2 14.1 54.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arapahoe Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $405 (2.9%) $11,121 (79.3%) $14,025
2020 $1,221 (7.8%) $11,627 (74.7%) $15,567
2021 $527 (3.2%) $13,131 (79.2%) $16,583
2022 $1,035 (6.9%) $12,234 (81.4%) $15,032
2023 $1,234 (7.1%) $14,428 (82.6%) $17,464

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arapahoe Elementary School

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 292nd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 241st of 459 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary School)4369
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Public Schools)4369
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Elementary School)2950
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Public Schools)2950
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary School)6560
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Public Schools)6560
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Elementary School)5245
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Public Schools)5245
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary School)3963
 24%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Public Schools)3963
 24%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Elementary School)3258
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Public Schools)3258
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Arapahoe Elementary School)6875
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Arapahoe Public Schools)6875
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary School)4854
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Public Schools)4854
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Elementary School)7871
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Public Schools)7871
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students213184
 13.6%
African American13
 200%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic918
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White196160
 18.4%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%58.2%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arapahoe Elementary School

Students at Arapahoe Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Arapahoe Elementary School ranks 249th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Arapahoe Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Arapahoe High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 174 students attended Arapahoe Elementary School.


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