Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks 103 rd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Mc Cook Junior High School High : Mc Cook Senior High School

Central Elementary School in Mc Cook NE

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 103^rd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mc Cook Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mc Cook Public Schools 51^st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	14.31	386^th	418	7.7%
2007	45.46	283^rd	430	34.2%
2008	55.34	270^th	478	43.5%
2009	48.85	314^th	471	33.3%
2010	57.82	222^nd	502	55.8%
2011	55.87	211^th	473	55.4%
2012	62.02	169^th	480	64.8%
2013	58.26	197^th	485	59.4%
2014	66.27	136^th	483	71.8%
2015	65.37	152^nd	488	68.9%
2016	69.27	124^th	480	74.2%
2017	62.54	168^th	459	63.4%
2018	59.80	170^th	450	62.2%
2019	72.49	103^rd	452	77.2%
2021	65.24	127^th	442	71.3%
2022	72.81	98^th	457	78.6%
2023	69.29	138^th	459	69.9%
2024	73.33	103^rd	428	75.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	60.30	14^th	43	67.4%
2022	85.44	4^th	31	87.1%
2023	45.35	36^th	57	36.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	57.60	113^th	281	59.8%
2019	82.96	23^rd	298	92.3%
2021	79.96	26^th	264	90.2%
2022	86.18	14^th	259	94.6%
2023	80.02	34^th	312	89.1%
2024	75.70	19^th	112	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.89	130^th	341	61.9%
2019	75.92	67^th	349	80.8%
2021	56.82	125^th	318	60.7%
2022	67.20	99^th	337	70.6%
2023	75.22	78^th	349	77.7%
2024	76.50	35^th	203	82.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	56.00	143^rd	347	58.8%
2019	68.32	98^th	367	73.3%
2021	62.84	105^th	328	68.0%
2022	73.78	73^rd	356	79.5%
2023	61.47	128^th	366	65.0%
2024	58.22	88^th	203	56.7%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	51.81	175^th	391	55.2%
2019	64.84	117^th	391	70.1%
2021	54.38	147^th	368	60.1%
2022	63.24	115^th	388	70.4%
2023	58.33	154^th	385	60.0%
2024	63.59	90^th	261	65.5%

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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 Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	198	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1989	205	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1990	225	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
1991	224	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1992	208	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1993	219	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1994	257	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1995	221	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	226
1996	221	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	226
1997	226	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1998	214	0	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	224
1999	200	0	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	4	212
2000	204	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2001	217	4	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2002	204	1	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	212
2003	204	1	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	212
2004	184	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2005	175	5	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2006	181	5	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
2007	186	4	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2008	173	1	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2009	192	2	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	209
2010	189	1	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	204
2011	192	1	0	18	2	0	0	0	213
2012	199	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	208
2013	185	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	191
2014	198	1	0	7	0	0	0	0	206
2015	194	1	0	15	1	0	2	0	213
2016	176	1	2	16	3	0	4	0	202
2017	152	1	2	16	2	0	4	0	177
2018	181	2	1	18	0	0	2	0	204
2019	190	0	2	19	0	0	3	0	214
2020	175	1	1	21	0	0	2	0	200
2021	191	1	0	20	1	0	4	0	217
2022	170	0	0	24	1	0	4	0	199
2023	163	2	1	25	0	0	6	0	197
2024	159	1	1	21	0	0	6	0	188

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 Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	204	15.1	13.5	15.7
1989	211	15.7	13.4	17.1
1990	230	14.6	15.7	15.7
1991	231	14.4	16.0	14.3
1992	216	14.6	14.7	15.3
1993	226	14.6	15.5	15.9
1994	264	16.8	15.7	18.2
1995	226	15.7	14.4	17.3
1996	226	15.7	14.4	17.3
1997	233	15.3	15.2	18
1998	224	15.3	14.6	26.8
1999	212	14.8	14.3	31.3
2000	212	15.8	13.4	37.3
2001	229	16.1	14.2	42.8
2002	212	16.2	13.1	33
2003	212	16.2	13.1	33
2004	192	11.6	16.6	47.9
2005	188	12.7	14.8	47.3
2006	196	11.9	16.5	34.7
2007	207	14.8	14.0	39.6
2008	195	15.9	12.3	40.5
2009	209	16.0	13.1	41.6
2010	204	16.7	12.1	42.6
2011	213	14.2	14.9	43.2
2012	208	14.2	14.6	45.7
2013	191	15.2	12.5	44.5
2014	206	13.3	15.4	39.8
2015	213	14.0	15.2	50.7
2016	202	15.0	13.4	50.5
2017	177	14.0	12.5	42.9
2018	204	14.9	13.6	48.5
2019	214	14.3	14.9	49.5
2020	200	14.3	13.9	46.5
2021	217	16.1	13.4	45.2
2022	199	14.6	13.6	32.7
2023	197	15.0	13.1	46.7
2024	188	13.9	13.4	50

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 Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	204	15.1	13.5	15.7
1989	211	15.7	13.4	17.1
1990	230	14.6	15.7	15.7
1991	231	14.4	16.0	14.3
1992	216	14.6	14.7	15.3
1993	226	14.6	15.5	15.9
1994	264	16.8	15.7	18.2
1995	226	15.7	14.4	17.3
1996	226	15.7	14.4	17.3
1997	233	15.3	15.2	18
1998	224	15.3	14.6	26.8
1999	212	14.8	14.3	31.3
2000	212	15.8	13.4	37.3
2001	229	16.1	14.2	42.8
2002	212	16.2	13.1	33
2003	212	16.2	13.1	33
2004	192	11.6	16.6	47.9
2005	188	12.7	14.8	47.3
2006	196	11.9	16.5	34.7
2007	207	14.8	14.0	39.6
2008	195	15.9	12.3	40.5
2009	209	16.0	13.1	41.6
2010	204	16.7	12.1	42.6
2011	213	14.2	14.9	43.2
2012	208	14.2	14.6	45.7
2013	191	15.2	12.5	44.5
2014	206	13.3	15.4	39.8
2015	213	14.0	15.2	50.7
2016	202	15.0	13.4	50.5
2017	177	14.0	12.5	42.9
2018	204	14.9	13.6	48.5
2019	214	14.3	14.9	49.5
2020	200	14.3	13.9	46.5
2021	217	16.1	13.4	45.2
2022	199	14.6	13.6	32.7
2023	197	15.0	13.1	46.7
2024	188	13.9	13.4	50

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 Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$666 (6.4%)	$8,753 (84.0%)	$10,418
2020	$684 (6.4%)	$8,879 (83.0%)	$10,693
2021	$899 (7.4%)	$10,233 (84.0%)	$12,179
2022	$750 (5.3%)	$12,033 (85.6%)	$14,059
2023	$975 (6.9%)	$11,886 (84.0%)	$14,143

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 103^rd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 138^th of 459 Elementary schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	63	58	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Public Schools)	63	58	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	65	66	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Public Schools)	65	66	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)	60	66	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Public Schools)	60	66	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)	69	78	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Public Schools)	69	78	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)	80	89	9%
5th Grade Science (Mc Cook Public Schools)	80	89	9%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	214	197	7.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	19	25	31.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	190	163	14.2%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.5%	46.7%	2.8%

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
Central Elementary School	Public	4-5	604 W 1st	Mc Cook	69001	Red Willow County	Mc Cook Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 345-3976	188	14	13.4	50.0%	159 (84.6%)	1 (0.5%)	21 (11.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	73.3	103^rd of 428 public elementary schools	75.9%		69.3	138^th of 459 public elementary schools	69.9%	35	$14,143	$975	$11,886
Mc Cook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1500 W 3rd St	Mc Cook	69001	Red Willow County	Mc Cook Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 345-5681	438	30	14.7	48.2%	379 (86.5%)	5 (1.1%)	43 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)	$15,004	$1,101	$12,419
Southwest Elementary-Indianola	Public	PK, KG-6	719 E St	Indianola	69034	Red Willow County	Southwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 364-2613	194	16	11.7	52.6%	160 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	62.6	175^th of 428 public elementary schools	59.1%		56.8	206^th of 459 public elementary schools	55.1%	31	$20,015	$2,547	$15,487
Hitchcock County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	712 Arizona	Culbertson	69024	Hitchcock County	Hitchcock County School System	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 278-2131	173	14	12.0	49.1%	155 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	65.7	147^th of 428 public elementary schools	65.7%		73.4	112^th of 459 public elementary schools	75.6%	35	$17,310	$1,414	$12,267

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