Axtell Elementary School

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Axtell Elementary School ranks 116 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Axtell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 200 students in grades PK-6 in Axtell, Nebraska. The school is part of the Axtell Community Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Axtell Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.07% of 3rd graders, 70% of 4th graders, and 68% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91%, 58.98%, and 58.3% respectively. In Mathematics, 79.31% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 60.65%. The school has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 378 out of 483 Nebraska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 116 out of 428 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools in the Kearney Public Schools district, such as Emerson Elementary, Northeast Elementary, and Bryant Elementary, Axtell Elementary School outperforms them on NSCAS test scores. Additionally, Axtell Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8 compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.5 to 18.6, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924-0097

(308) 743-2415

District: Axtell Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,934

Students who attend Axtell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Axtell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

3.2%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Axtell Elementary School ranks better than 72.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (3.2%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Axtell Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Axtell Elementary School employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Axtell Elementary School is $17,934.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Axtell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Elementary School 116^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Axtell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Axtell Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Community Schools 28^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Axtell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	71.56	94^th	418	77.5%
2007	63.71	165^th	430	61.6%
2008	68.43	94^th	478	80.3%
2009	73.34	27^th	471	94.3%
2010	74.73	65^th	502	87.1%
2011	37.89	328^th	473	30.7%
2012	60.77	178^th	480	62.9%
2013	49.76	269^th	485	44.5%
2014	30.57	378^th	483	21.7%
2015	42.08	317^th	488	35.0%
2016	42.51	304^th	480	36.7%
2017	32.15	349^th	459	24.0%
2018	47.55	244^th	450	45.8%
2019	46.83	254^th	452	43.8%
2021	57.47	180^th	442	59.3%
2022	63.09	163^rd	457	64.3%
2023	70.14	133^rd	459	71.0%
2024	71.24	116^th	428	72.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.36	187^th	328	43.0%
2023	48.15	192^nd	366	47.5%

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Rank History for White students at Axtell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	26.12	313^th	391	19.9%
2019	31.54	289^th	391	26.1%
2021	43.26	209^th	368	43.2%
2022	48.63	190^th	388	51.0%
2023	55.72	167^th	385	56.6%
2024	59.96	98^th	261	62.5%

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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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	139	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	140
1989	157	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	159
1990	149	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	154
1991	159	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	163
1992	157	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	160
1993	173	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	175
1994	153	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	154
1995	150	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	153
1996	150	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	153
1997	148	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	150
1998	158	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	161
1999	169	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	172
2000	169	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	170
2001	175	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
2002	152	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	159
2003	152	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	159
2004	161	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	168
2005	146	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	150
2006	142	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	144
2007	143	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	147
2008	108	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	120
2009	105	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	114
2010	108	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	119
2011	102	2	3	0	0	4	111
2012	123	3	5	0	0	0	131
2013	119	0	3	0	0	2	124
2014	111	1	3	0	0	0	115
2015	103	1	2	0	0	0	106
2016	101	3	1	0	0	0	105
2017	129	1	2	0	0	2	134
2018	132	1	1	0	0	2	136
2019	161	4	0	0	0	2	167
2020	162	3	0	0	0	1	166
2021	166	3	3	0	0	6	178
2022	179	4	6	0	0	4	193
2023	188	5	5	0	0	2	200
2024	175	5	6	0	0	4	190

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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	140	10.3	13.5	17.1
1989	159	11.5	13.8	8.2
1990	154	12.0	12.8	11
1991	163	12.1	13.4	8.6
1992	160	12.6	12.6	10.6
1993	175	12.1	14.5	12.6
1994	154	12.1	12.7	7.1
1995	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1996	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1997	150	11.5	13.0	4
1998	161	11.5	14.0	6.8
1999	172	11.5	15.0	15.1
2000	170	11.5	14.8	19.4
2001	175	11.5	15.2	20
2002	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2003	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2004	168	13.2	12.7	28.6
2005	150	11.5	13.0	29.3
2006	144	12.0	12.0	29.9
2007	147	11.2	13.1	25.2
2008	120	10.1	11.9	17.5
2009	114	8.0	14.3	19.3
2010	119	8.5	13.9	26.1
2011	111	9.0	12.2	30.6
2012	131	10.1	12.9	34.4
2013	124	10.0	12.3	30.6
2014	115	10.0	11.4	22.6
2015	106	10.0	10.6	28.3
2016	105	9.0	11.6	28.6
2017	134	9.6	13.8	24.6
2018	136	10.1	13.3	22.1
2019	167	12.1	13.7	22.2
2020	166	12.5	13.2	21.7
2021	178	13.6	13.0	29.8
2022	193	13.4	14.3	27.5
2023	200	14.4	13.8	28.5
2024	190	14.2	13.3	32.1

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 Axtell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	140	10.3	13.5	17.1
1989	159	11.5	13.8	8.2
1990	154	12.0	12.8	11
1991	163	12.1	13.4	8.6
1992	160	12.6	12.6	10.6
1993	175	12.1	14.5	12.6
1994	154	12.1	12.7	7.1
1995	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1996	153	11.5	13.3	7.8
1997	150	11.5	13.0	4
1998	161	11.5	14.0	6.8
1999	172	11.5	15.0	15.1
2000	170	11.5	14.8	19.4
2001	175	11.5	15.2	20
2002	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2003	159	13.5	11.8	25.8
2004	168	13.2	12.7	28.6
2005	150	11.5	13.0	29.3
2006	144	12.0	12.0	29.9
2007	147	11.2	13.1	25.2
2008	120	10.1	11.9	17.5
2009	114	8.0	14.3	19.3
2010	119	8.5	13.9	26.1
2011	111	9.0	12.2	30.6
2012	131	10.1	12.9	34.4
2013	124	10.0	12.3	30.6
2014	115	10.0	11.4	22.6
2015	106	10.0	10.6	28.3
2016	105	9.0	11.6	28.6
2017	134	9.6	13.8	24.6
2018	136	10.1	13.3	22.1
2019	167	12.1	13.7	22.2
2020	166	12.5	13.2	21.7
2021	178	13.6	13.0	29.8
2022	193	13.4	14.3	27.5
2023	200	14.4	13.8	28.5
2024	190	14.2	13.3	32.1

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 Axtell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,329 (6.6%)	$16,295 (80.5%)	$20,245
2020	$1,085 (6.3%)	$13,855 (79.9%)	$17,342
2021	$1,024 (5.7%)	$14,693 (81.9%)	$17,932
2022	$905 (4.8%)	$15,390 (82.2%)	$18,728
2023	$1,051 (5.9%)	$14,662 (81.8%)	$17,934

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Axtell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 254^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 133^rd of 459 Elementary schools	27.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	60	71	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Community Schools)	60	71	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	60	84	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	60	84	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	56	76	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	56	76	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Elementary School)	50	81	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	50	81	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Elementary School)	32	52	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Community Schools)	32	52	20%
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	167	200	19.8%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	188	16.8%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	28.5%	6.3%

Schools Near Axtell 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
Axtell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 743-2415	190	14	13.3	32.1%	175 (92.1%)	5 (2.6%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	71.2	116^th of 428 public elementary schools	72.9%		70.1	133^rd of 459 public elementary schools	71.0%	17	$17,934	$1,051	$14,662
Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	90	7	13.0	38.9%	83 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.8%)								(n/a)	$29,824	$834	$23,358
Minden East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	123 N Minden Ave	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 832-2460	232	19	12.2	32.8%	205 (88.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)								(n/a)	$17,942	$1,764	$14,349
Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	613 Nelson Street	Hildreth	68947	Franklin County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 938-2415	45	5	9.0	44.4%	44 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$28,707	$1,108	$22,171
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Educational Center	Public	PK	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-4048	47	1	34.3	29.8%	30 (63.8%)	1 (2.1%)	13 (27.7%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Holdrege Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 995-4339	353	29	12.0	49.6%	296 (83.9%)	4 (1.1%)	49 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	43.9	278^th of 428 public elementary schools	35.0%		45.6	268^th of 459 public elementary schools	41.6%	10	$16,636	$994	$13,431
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 16th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8200	385	25	15.1	38.4%	314 (81.6%)	2 (0.5%)	49 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	71.3	115^th of 428 public elementary schools	73.1%		74.3	105^th of 459 public elementary schools	77.1%	10	$12,390	$142	$10,604
Kearney Education Center	Public	PK	1511 5th Avenue	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8033	355	13	26.4	44.2%	289 (81.4%)	3 (0.8%)	52 (14.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1611 Ave C	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8190	243	21	11.7	73.7%	146 (60.1%)	3 (1.2%)	84 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	52.5	243^rd of 428 public elementary schools	43.2%		50.3	238^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.1%	5	$15,089	$1,356	$12,261
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 W 24th St	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8040	271	20	13.8	73.8%	152 (56.1%)	7 (2.6%)	88 (32.5%)	5 (1.8%)	5 (1.8%)	5 (1.8%)	9 (3.3%)	56.5	223^rd of 428 public elementary schools	47.9%		68.4	142^nd of 459 public elementary schools	69.1%	81	$16,481	$782	$12,551

Frequently Asked Questions about Axtell Elementary School

What district is Axtell Elementary School in?

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How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended Axtell Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Axtell Elementary School attend?

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

High : Axtell High School

Is Axtell Elementary School a good school?

Axtell Elementary School ranks 116^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Axtell Elementary School?

Students at Axtell Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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