Is Hershey Elementary School a good school?

Hershey Elementary School ranks 110 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hershey Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Hershey Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hershey Elementary School?

Students at Hershey Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hershey Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hershey Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Hershey High School

Hershey Elementary School

Summary:

Hershey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Hershey, Nebraska, with 303 students. The school is part of the Hershey Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hershey Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.85% of 3rd graders, 77.14% of 4th graders, 76.47% of 5th graders, and 62.79% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91%, 58.98%, 57.43%, and 58.3% respectively. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.9% to 5.0% in recent years, compared to the state average of around 21.1%. Additionally, Hershey Elementary has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.99% to 36.26%) and a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 14.6 in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to the nearby North Platte Public Schools district, Hershey Elementary significantly outperforms them on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Hershey's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 65.85%, while the North Platte schools ranged from 41% to 77.78%. Hershey Elementary's consistent top-tier ranking and ratings indicate that it is a strong educational institution within the Hershey Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143-0369

(308) 368-5572

District: Hershey Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,185

Students who attend Hershey Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hershey High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hershey Elementary School ranks better than 74.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.89. (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 (92.1%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (2%). (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 Hershey Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Hershey Elementary School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hershey Elementary School is $16,185.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hershey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey Elementary School 110^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Hershey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hershey Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey Public Schools 78^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hershey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hershey Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	77.77	52^nd	418	87.6%
2007	81.32	28^th	430	93.5%
2008	39.84	390^th	478	18.4%
2009	71.28	56^th	471	88.1%
2010	66.09	134^th	502	73.3%
2011	41.05	299^th	473	36.8%
2012	45.10	291^st	480	39.4%
2013	56.85	210^th	485	56.7%
2014	64.34	150^th	483	68.9%
2015	62.31	173^rd	488	64.5%
2016	55.56	215^th	480	55.2%
2017	50.43	241^st	459	47.5%
2018	56.40	191^st	450	57.6%
2019	55.75	191^st	452	57.7%
2021	46.71	250^th	442	43.4%
2022	71.36	109^th	457	76.1%
2023	71.63	124^th	459	73.0%
2024	71.89	110^th	428	74.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hershey Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.13	21^st	312	93.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hershey Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.54	186^th	341	45.5%
2019	44.03	205^th	349	41.3%
2021	49.86	153^rd	318	51.9%
2022	65.33	106^th	337	68.5%
2023	61.50	130^th	349	62.8%
2024	48.11	121^st	203	40.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hershey Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.60	135^th	347	61.1%
2019	53.81	166^th	367	54.8%
2021	41.02	210^th	328	36.0%
2022	64.82	114^th	356	68.0%
2023	73.16	88^th	366	76.0%
2024	66.33	67^th	203	67.0%

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Rank History for White students at Hershey Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	48.71	189^th	391	51.7%
2019	47.89	192^nd	391	50.9%
2021	31.25	281^st	368	23.6%
2022	61.51	124^th	388	68.0%
2023	61.55	135^th	385	64.9%
2024	52.32	134^th	261	48.7%

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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 Hershey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	207	2	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1989	196	2	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1990	211	2	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1991	211	2	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1992	213	2	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1993	203	1	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1994	216	1	1	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
1995	221	0	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1996	221	0	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1997	193	0	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1998	197	1	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1999	200	1	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	12	228
2000	204	4	5	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2001	204	1	4	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2002	187	1	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2003	187	1	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2004	198	1	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2005	194	1	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2006	208	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2007	230	3	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2008	238	3	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	253
2009	224	3	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	240
2010	237	3	1	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	255
2011	246	1	1	21	2	0	3	0	274
2012	257	2	1	23	0	0	3	0	286
2013	260	2	1	30	2	2	4	0	301
2014	279	2	1	33	3	2	1	0	321
2015	258	1	0	23	3	2	2	0	289
2016	255	0	0	21	3	2	2	0	283
2017	247	1	0	26	3	2	2	0	281
2018	254	1	0	28	1	2	0	0	286
2019	239	1	0	17	1	1	1	0	260
2020	240	1	0	18	0	0	1	0	260
2021	243	1	0	16	1	0	1	0	262
2022	253	1	0	20	1	0	2	0	277
2023	279	0	0	18	1	0	5	0	303
2024	279	0	0	17	1	0	6	0	303

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 Hershey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	237	13.8	17.1	17.3
1989	232	14.1	16.4	15.9
1990	242	17.9	13.5	15.7
1991	245	18.2	13.4	9.8
1992	248	17.3	14.3	13.3
1993	227	17.4	13.0	13.2
1994	247	17.2	14.4	13.4
1995	245	17.1	14.3	11
1996	245	17.1	14.3	11
1997	216	17.1	12.6	14.4
1998	221	16.6	13.3	12.2
1999	228	15.6	14.6	25
2000	234	16.1	14.5	26.9
2001	227	16.6	13.7	26.4
2002	197	16.1	12.2	20.8
2003	197	16.1	12.2	20.8
2004	210	17.6	11.9	21
2005	206	18.6	11.1	18.9
2006	216	18.1	11.9	21.3
2007	242	19.7	12.3	19.8
2008	253	18.6	13.6	24.5
2009	240	18.6	12.9	22.5
2010	255	18.7	13.6	25.9
2011	274	19.7	13.8	24.5
2012	286	19.9	14.3	22.7
2013	301	19.4	15.4	23.3
2014	321	20.4	15.7	24.3
2015	289	20.0	14.4	24.2
2016	283	20.0	14.1	23.7
2017	281	19.7	14.2	23.8
2018	286	19.3	14.7	24.5
2019	260	19.9	13.0	23.1
2020	260	19.9	13.0	29.2
2021	262	19.6	13.3	36.3
2022	277	20.4	13.5	26
2023	303	20.6	14.6	33.3
2024	303	19.6	15.4	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 Hershey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	237	13.8	17.1	17.3
1989	232	14.1	16.4	15.9
1990	242	17.9	13.5	15.7
1991	245	18.2	13.4	9.8
1992	248	17.3	14.3	13.3
1993	227	17.4	13.0	13.2
1994	247	17.2	14.4	13.4
1995	245	17.1	14.3	11
1996	245	17.1	14.3	11
1997	216	17.1	12.6	14.4
1998	221	16.6	13.3	12.2
1999	228	15.6	14.6	25
2000	234	16.1	14.5	26.9
2001	227	16.6	13.7	26.4
2002	197	16.1	12.2	20.8
2003	197	16.1	12.2	20.8
2004	210	17.6	11.9	21
2005	206	18.6	11.1	18.9
2006	216	18.1	11.9	21.3
2007	242	19.7	12.3	19.8
2008	253	18.6	13.6	24.5
2009	240	18.6	12.9	22.5
2010	255	18.7	13.6	25.9
2011	274	19.7	13.8	24.5
2012	286	19.9	14.3	22.7
2013	301	19.4	15.4	23.3
2014	321	20.4	15.7	24.3
2015	289	20.0	14.4	24.2
2016	283	20.0	14.1	23.7
2017	281	19.7	14.2	23.8
2018	286	19.3	14.7	24.5
2019	260	19.9	13.0	23.1
2020	260	19.9	13.0	29.2
2021	262	19.6	13.3	36.3
2022	277	20.4	13.5	26
2023	303	20.6	14.6	33.3
2024	303	19.6	15.4	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 Hershey Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$635 (4.1%)	$13,460 (85.9%)	$15,674
2020	$1,088 (6.2%)	$14,961 (84.8%)	$17,653
2021	$935 (5.5%)	$14,402 (85.0%)	$16,946
2022	$410 (2.5%)	$14,447 (86.7%)	$16,659
2023	$941 (5.8%)	$13,448 (83.1%)	$16,185

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hershey 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 191^st of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 124^th of 459 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)	61	73	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)	61	73	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)	78	63	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)	78	63	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)	64	66	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)	64	66	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)	57	76	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)	57	76	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)	42	57	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)	42	57	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)	64	80	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)	64	80	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Hershey Elementary School)	70	78	8%
5th Grade Science (Hershey Public Schools)	70	78	8%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Elementary School)	50	71	21%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)	50	71	21%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Elementary School)	41	87	46%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)	41	87	46%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	303	16.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	18	5.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	239	279	16.7%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.1%	33.3%	10.3%

Schools Near Hershey 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
Hershey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 S Lincoln	Hershey	69143	Lincoln County	Hershey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 368-5572	303	20	15.4	33.7%	279 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	71.9	110^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.3%		71.6	124^th of 459 public elementary schools	73.0%	14	$16,185	$941	$13,448
Sutherland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 Walnut St	Sutherland	69165	Lincoln County	Sutherland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 386-4656	158	11	14.0	39.2%	141 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	55.9	225^th of 428 public elementary schools	47.4%		67.6	147^th of 459 public elementary schools	68.0%	78	$21,510	$775	$17,032
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 West A St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7134	229	15	15.1		181 (79.0%)	11 (4.8%)	22 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.1%)	53.5	239^th of 428 public elementary schools	44.2%		55.9	209^th of 459 public elementary schools	54.5%	30	$13,256	$894	$10,616
Buffalo Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7130	100	6	15.5		66 (66.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (26.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Cody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 W 2nd St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7132	244	16	15.0		168 (68.9%)	5 (2.0%)	52 (21.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	29.9	325^th of 428 public elementary schools	24.1%		36.7	321^st of 459 public elementary schools	30.1%	4	$15,205	$1,714	$11,680
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Mc Donald Rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7140	245	13	19.3	42.0%	205 (83.7%)	2 (0.8%)	20 (8.2%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	86.7	34^th of 428 public elementary schools	92.1%		83.4	53^rd of 459 public elementary schools	88.5%	19	$12,570	$895	$10,103
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W 3rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7142	237	15	15.4		176 (74.3%)	4 (1.7%)	38 (16.0%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	36.8	301^st of 428 public elementary schools	29.7%		44.3	276^th of 459 public elementary schools	39.9%	25	$14,065	$1,628	$10,740
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W 9th St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7138	269	18	15.2		187 (69.5%)	3 (1.1%)	66 (24.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	32.9	319^th of 428 public elementary schools	25.5%		28.4	359^th of 459 public elementary schools	21.8%	40	$14,213	$1,827	$10,645
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 E 3rd St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7136	322	21	15.5		190 (59.0%)	8 (2.5%)	109 (33.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	14.8	381^st of 428 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.3	382^nd of 459 public elementary schools	16.8%	1	$16,093	$2,239	$11,983
Osgood Elementary School	Public	PK	495 W State Farm Rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7144	21	2	14.0	38.1%	16 (76.2%)	1 (4.8%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)	$196,639	$00	$00

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Student/Teacher Ratio Hershey Elementary School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Hershey Elementary School

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Schools Near Hershey Elementary School