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Mead Elementary School

Summary:

Mead Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Mead, Nebraska, with 158 students. The school is part of the Mead Public Schools district, which is ranked 36 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mead Elementary School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 4-6, but lower proficiency rates in Mathematics for grades 4 and 6. However, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state and district in both ELA and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. The school's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 204 out of 480 Nebraska elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 139 out of 428 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby high-performing schools like Westridge Elementary School and Blue Sage Elementary, Mead Elementary School's performance is generally lower.

Another area of concern for Mead Elementary School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.3% to 21.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Addressing this issue could be a priority for the school and Mead Public Schools district. Overall, Mead Elementary School's declining academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest the need for targeted interventions and improvements to ensure the best possible outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 115 N Elm
       Mead, NE  68041-0158

(402) 624-6465

District: Mead Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,789 Help


Students who attend Mead Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mead High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  157

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
6.4%
African American:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mead Elementary School ranks better than 67.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.3. (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 (93%), Hispanic (6.4%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mead Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Mead Elementary School employs 11.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mead Elementary School is $19,789.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mead Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead Public Schools 36th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mead Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.73 101st 418 75.8%
2007 74.28 78th 430 81.9%
2008 69.80 76th 478 84.1%
2009 66.50 129th 471 72.6%
2010 55.32 244th 502 51.4%
2011 22.84 408th 473 13.7%
2012 17.73 433rd 480 9.8%
2013 59.37 191st 485 60.6%
2014 43.12 303rd 483 37.3%
2015 61.53 181st 488 62.9%
2016 57.04 204th 480 57.5%
2017 40.40 297th 459 35.3%
2018 42.44 279th 450 38.0%
2019 47.08 252nd 452 44.2%
2021 50.76 228th 442 48.4%
2022 27.57 350th 457 23.4%
2023 25.45 368th 459 19.8%
2024 67.30 139th 428 67.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.92 217th 347 37.5%
2019 55.28 160th 367 56.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.86 274th 391 29.9%
2019 34.09 275th 391 29.7%
2021 44.97 201st 368 45.4%
2022 13.35 366th 388 5.7%
2023 9.63 373rd 385 3.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Mead Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1989 121 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 124
1990 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1991 137 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1992 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 130 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1994 136 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 137
1995 133 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 136
1996 133 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 136
1997 123 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 127
1998 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1999 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2000 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2001 150 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2002 130 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 130 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 127 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2005 120 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2006 118 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2007 100 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 98 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2009 101 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2010 114 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2011 107 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 115
2012 127 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 134
2013 133 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 139
2014 140 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 148
2015 147 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 154
2016 139 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 146
2017 137 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 145
2018 134 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 140
2019 143 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 150
2020 139 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 146
2021 131 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 144
2022 148 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 159
2023 145 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 158
2024 146 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 157

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 Mead Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 10.0 14.1 21.3
1989 124 10.0 12.4 11.3
1990 131 10.0 13.1 11.5
1991 138 9.3 14.8 17.4
1992 142 9.4 15.1 12.7
1993 131 9.3 14.1 14.5
1994 137 9.8 14.0 16.8
1995 136 9.7 14.0 10.3
1996 136 9.7 14.0 10.3
1997 127 9.2 13.8 15.7
1998 137 9.3 14.7 15.3
1999 147 8.4 17.5 25.2
2000 140 9.0 15.6 29.3
2001 154 9.2 16.7 27.9
2002 134 10.5 12.8 19.4
2003 134 10.5 12.8 19.4
2004 131 10.3 12.7 19.1
2005 122 11.4 10.7 19.7
2006 119 11.5 10.3 26.9
2007 102 11.4 8.9 16.7
2008 101 10.2 9.9 20.8
2009 105 10.2 10.3 25.7
2010 121 10.2 11.8 35.5
2011 115 10.2 11.2 35.7
2012 134 11.1 12.0 32.1
2013 139 10.6 13.0 35.3
2014 148 10.1 14.6 36.5
2015 154 12.0 12.8 39.6
2016 146 12.0 12.1 37.7
2017 145 10.6 13.6 40.7
2018 140 10.0 14.0 38.6
2019 150 11.5 13.0 35.3
2020 146 11.5 12.6 36.3
2021 144 11.5 12.5 36.8
2022 159 10.8 14.6 35.2
2023 158 11.8 13.3 36.1
2024 157 11.6 13.4 27.4

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 Mead Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 10.0 14.1 21.3
1989 124 10.0 12.4 11.3
1990 131 10.0 13.1 11.5
1991 138 9.3 14.8 17.4
1992 142 9.4 15.1 12.7
1993 131 9.3 14.1 14.5
1994 137 9.8 14.0 16.8
1995 136 9.7 14.0 10.3
1996 136 9.7 14.0 10.3
1997 127 9.2 13.8 15.7
1998 137 9.3 14.7 15.3
1999 147 8.4 17.5 25.2
2000 140 9.0 15.6 29.3
2001 154 9.2 16.7 27.9
2002 134 10.5 12.8 19.4
2003 134 10.5 12.8 19.4
2004 131 10.3 12.7 19.1
2005 122 11.4 10.7 19.7
2006 119 11.5 10.3 26.9
2007 102 11.4 8.9 16.7
2008 101 10.2 9.9 20.8
2009 105 10.2 10.3 25.7
2010 121 10.2 11.8 35.5
2011 115 10.2 11.2 35.7
2012 134 11.1 12.0 32.1
2013 139 10.6 13.0 35.3
2014 148 10.1 14.6 36.5
2015 154 12.0 12.8 39.6
2016 146 12.0 12.1 37.7
2017 145 10.6 13.6 40.7
2018 140 10.0 14.0 38.6
2019 150 11.5 13.0 35.3
2020 146 11.5 12.6 36.3
2021 144 11.5 12.5 36.8
2022 159 10.8 14.6 35.2
2023 158 11.8 13.3 36.1
2024 157 11.6 13.4 27.4

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 Mead Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $488 (2.8%) $14,941 (86.8%) $17,220
2020 $787 (4.3%) $15,742 (85.6%) $18,394
2021 $1,033 (5.1%) $17,409 (85.7%) $20,323
2022 $930 (5.0%) $15,596 (84.4%) $18,473
2023 $1,002 (5.1%) $16,902 (85.4%) $19,789

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mead 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 252nd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 368th of 459 Elementary schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary School)6152
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)6152
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)5052
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)5052
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary School)7944
 35%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)7944
 35%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)4225
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)4225
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5146
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)5355
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)5355
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Mead Elementary School)6877
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Mead Public Schools)6877
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary School)3521
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)3521
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary School)5321
 32%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)5321
 32%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students150158
 5.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic712
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White143145
 1.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%36.1%
 0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mead Elementary School

Students at Mead Elementary School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 157 students attended Mead Elementary School.

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

High : Mead High School

Mead Elementary School ranks 139th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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