Kenesaw Elementary School

Q: Is Kenesaw Elementary School a good school?

Kenesaw Elementary School ranks 113 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kenesaw Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Kenesaw, Nebraska. With 142 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-6. In fact, Kenesaw Elementary has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 10% of Nebraska elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 25% in 2023-2024, where it ranked 113 out of 428 schools.

One key factor contributing to Kenesaw Elementary's success is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 12.3 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school spends more per student ($20,833 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which may also play a role in its academic performance. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.6% in 2022-2023 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern that the school should address.

When compared to nearby schools, Alcott Elementary and Lincoln Elementary in the Hastings Public Schools district have lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings than Kenesaw Elementary. However, Wood River Elementary School, which is part of the Wood River Rural Schools district, also performs well and has a higher statewide ranking than Kenesaw Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956-0129

(402) 752-3215

District: Kenesaw Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,833

Students who attend Kenesaw Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Kenesaw Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 145

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

5.5%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kenesaw Elementary School ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (5.5%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenesaw Elementary School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Kenesaw Elementary School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenesaw Elementary School is $20,833.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenesaw Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenesaw Elementary School 113^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Kenesaw Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kenesaw Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenesaw Public Schools 69^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenesaw Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kenesaw Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	68.91	115^th	418	72.5%
2007	67.23	137^th	430	68.1%
2008	74.46	32^nd	478	93.3%
2009	67.97	106^th	471	77.5%
2010	61.66	182^nd	502	63.7%
2011	67.11	136^th	473	71.2%
2012	63.05	158^th	480	67.1%
2013	46.21	292^nd	485	39.8%
2014	34.57	348^th	483	28.0%
2015	21.84	414^th	488	15.2%
2016	15.78	434^th	480	9.6%
2017	29.76	358^th	459	22.0%
2018	55.13	199^th	450	55.8%
2019	43.71	272^nd	452	39.8%
2021	50.78	227^th	442	48.6%
2022	42.76	276^th	457	39.6%
2023	68.30	143^rd	459	68.8%
2024	71.46	113^th	428	73.6%

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Rank History for White students at Kenesaw Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	44.15	212^th	391	45.8%
2019	30.12	298^th	391	23.8%
2021	37.83	248^th	368	32.6%
2022	29.12	300^th	388	22.7%
2023	57.80	158^th	385	59.0%
2024	54.17	126^th	261	51.7%

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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 Kenesaw Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
1989	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	122
1990	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1991	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1992	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1993	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
1994	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
1995	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
1996	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
1997	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
1998	127	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1999	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
2000	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
2001	132	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	133
2002	143	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
2003	143	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
2004	139	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
2005	120	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
2006	126	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	128
2007	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	119
2008	112	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	113
2009	122	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	124
2010	130	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	135
2011	139	0	0	2	1	0	1	143
2012	121	0	0	0	0	0	0	121
2013	112	0	0	2	0	0	0	114
2014	131	0	0	2	0	0	0	133
2015	144	1	0	1	0	0	0	146
2016	153	4	0	6	1	0	0	164
2017	150	1	0	5	0	0	0	156
2018	141	0	0	8	0	1	0	150
2019	142	0	0	7	0	0	0	149
2020	137	0	0	6	0	0	0	143
2021	134	0	0	8	0	0	0	142
2022	136	0	0	9	0	0	0	145
2023	135	1	0	6	0	0	0	142
2024	136	1	0	8	0	0	0	145

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 Kenesaw Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	7.5	15.2	19.3
1989	122	7.9	15.4	13.1
1990	123	9.0	13.6	17.9
1991	133	9.3	14.3	13.5
1992	152	8.9	17.0	14.5
1993	150	8.8	17.0	15.3
1994	141	8.5	16.6	17.7
1995	125	9.2	13.6	0
1996	125	9.2	13.6	0
1997	126	9.4	13.4	14.3
1998	129	9.7	13.3	15.5
1999	124	9.7	12.8	25
2000	144	9.9	14.5	22.2
2001	133	9.9	13.4	22.6
2002	144	9.3	15.5	18.1
2003	144	9.3	15.5	18.1
2004	141	9.2	15.3	23.4
2005	121	9.4	12.9	18.2
2006	128	9.2	13.9	16.4
2007	119	9.3	12.8	19.3
2008	113	9.3	12.2	22.1
2009	124	9.7	12.8	22.6
2010	135	9.8	13.7	19.3
2011	143	9.6	14.8	31.5
2012	121	9.0	13.4	25.6
2013	114	9.4	12.1	16.7
2014	133	9.4	14.0	22.6
2015	146	10.0	14.6	24.7
2016	164	10.0	16.4	31.7
2017	156	10.0	15.4	30.8
2018	150	10.0	15.0	32
2019	149	11.9	12.5	32.9
2020	143	12.5	11.4	32.9
2021	142	11.5	12.3	33.1
2022	145	12.4	11.6	33.1
2023	142	14.5	9.7	31
2024	145	12.5	11.5	29.7

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 Kenesaw Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	7.5	15.2	19.3
1989	122	7.9	15.4	13.1
1990	123	9.0	13.6	17.9
1991	133	9.3	14.3	13.5
1992	152	8.9	17.0	14.5
1993	150	8.8	17.0	15.3
1994	141	8.5	16.6	17.7
1995	125	9.2	13.6	0
1996	125	9.2	13.6	0
1997	126	9.4	13.4	14.3
1998	129	9.7	13.3	15.5
1999	124	9.7	12.8	25
2000	144	9.9	14.5	22.2
2001	133	9.9	13.4	22.6
2002	144	9.3	15.5	18.1
2003	144	9.3	15.5	18.1
2004	141	9.2	15.3	23.4
2005	121	9.4	12.9	18.2
2006	128	9.2	13.9	16.4
2007	119	9.3	12.8	19.3
2008	113	9.3	12.2	22.1
2009	124	9.7	12.8	22.6
2010	135	9.8	13.7	19.3
2011	143	9.6	14.8	31.5
2012	121	9.0	13.4	25.6
2013	114	9.4	12.1	16.7
2014	133	9.4	14.0	22.6
2015	146	10.0	14.6	24.7
2016	164	10.0	16.4	31.7
2017	156	10.0	15.4	30.8
2018	150	10.0	15.0	32
2019	149	11.9	12.5	32.9
2020	143	12.5	11.4	32.9
2021	142	11.5	12.3	33.1
2022	145	12.4	11.6	33.1
2023	142	14.5	9.7	31
2024	145	12.5	11.5	29.7

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 Kenesaw Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$925 (6.1%)	$12,005 (79.1%)	$15,184
2020	$1,188 (6.4%)	$15,139 (81.2%)	$18,649
2021	$788 (4.1%)	$15,974 (83.6%)	$19,113
2022	$1,696 (9.3%)	$13,987 (77.0%)	$18,161
2023	$1,625 (7.8%)	$15,606 (74.9%)	$20,833

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenesaw Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 272^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 143^rd of 459 Elementary schools	29%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenesaw Elementary School)	52	73	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenesaw Public Schools)	52	73	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenesaw Elementary School)	43	57	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenesaw Public Schools)	43	57	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kenesaw Elementary School)	50	67	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kenesaw Public Schools)	50	67	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kenesaw Elementary School)	46	64	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kenesaw Public Schools)	46	64	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	44	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kenesaw Elementary School)	62	78	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kenesaw Public Schools)	62	78	16%
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	149	142	4.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	135	4.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	31%	1.9%

Schools Near Kenesaw 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
Kenesaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 N 5th Ave	Kenesaw	68956	Adams County	Kenesaw Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 752-3215	145	13	11.5	29.7%	136 (93.8%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.5	113^th of 428 public elementary schools	73.6%		68.3	143^rd of 459 public elementary schools	68.8%	30	$20,833	$1,625	$15,606
Adams Central Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	512 N Brass Ave	Juniata	68955	Adams County	Adams Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 751-2245	99	5	19.6	14.1%	95 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Adams Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	975 S Adams Central Ave	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Adams Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 463-0040	498	34	14.5	18.3%	455 (91.4%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	80.8	67^th of 428 public elementary schools	84.3%		76.2	93^rd of 459 public elementary schools	79.7%	26	$13,340	$583	$11,404
Shelton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	210 9th St	Shelton	68876	Buffalo County	Shelton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 647-6558	171	15	11.7	46.8%	130 (76.0%)	2 (1.2%)	36 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	40.9	289^th of 428 public elementary schools	32.5%		42.3	285^th of 459 public elementary schools	37.9%	4	$20,233	$1,006	$15,687
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 W 9th St	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7540	324	27	11.9	57.7%	237 (73.1%)	3 (0.9%)	72 (22.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	43.1	279^th of 428 public elementary schools	34.8%		41.5	290^th of 459 public elementary schools	36.8%	11	$14,482	$1,469	$11,343
Raymond A Watson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1720 N Crane	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7593	337	28	12.0	50.7%	242 (71.8%)	2 (0.6%)	62 (18.4%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.5%)	36.2	305^th of 428 public elementary schools	28.7%		34.3	338^th of 459 public elementary schools	26.4%	33	$16,451	$1,880	$12,904
Gibbon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1030 Court Street	Gibbon	68840	Buffalo County	Gibbon Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 468-6546	320	23	13.6	51.9%	172 (53.8%)	4 (1.3%)	143 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37	300^th of 428 public elementary schools	29.9%		48	250^th of 459 public elementary schools	45.5%	50	$14,349	$1,577	$11,329
Morton Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1515 West 8th Street	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 461-7545	413	12	33.9	28.6%	338 (81.8%)	6 (1.5%)	53 (12.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	8 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	720 S Franklin	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7589	304	27	11.1	91.1%	161 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (36.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.9%)	23.3	346^th of 428 public elementary schools	19.2%		19	387^th of 459 public elementary schools	15.7%	41	$17,089	$2,165	$13,217
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	828 N Hastings Ave	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 461-7584	294	26	11.1	61.2%	174 (59.2%)	4 (1.4%)	100 (34.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	23.5	345^th of 428 public elementary schools	19.4%		34.1	339^th of 459 public elementary schools	26.1%	6	$15,505	$1,839	$11,804

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenesaw Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Kenesaw Elementary School?

Students at Kenesaw Elementary School are 94% White, 6% Hispanic.

Is Kenesaw Elementary School a good school?

Kenesaw Elementary School ranks 113^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kenesaw Elementary School attend?

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

High : Kenesaw Secondary School

What district is Kenesaw Elementary School in?

Kenesaw Public Schools

How many students attend Kenesaw Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 145 students attended Kenesaw Elementary School.

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