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Red Cloud Elementary School

Summary:

Red Cloud Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 163 students in grades PK-6 in the rural town of Red Cloud, Nebraska. The school is part of the Red Cloud Community Schools district, which is ranked 143 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Red Cloud Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, ranging from 269th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 436th out of 483 in 2013-2014. Compared to nearby schools, its ranking is generally lower than Blue Hill Elementary School (ranked 141st in 2023-2024) but higher than Silver Lake Elementary School-Bladen (ranked 203rd in 2023-2024). The school's test scores have also fluctuated, with 3rd-grade students performing better than the state average in English Language Arts but 6th-grade students performing worse. In mathematics, 3rd-grade students performed worse than the state average.

Red Cloud Elementary School faces several challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.5% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in 2023-2024. This rate is higher than the 21.1% chronic absenteeism reported for both Silver Lake Elementary School-Bladen and Blue Hill Elementary School in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.06% in 2021-2022 to 58.28% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the rates at the nearby schools. Despite the increased spending per student at Red Cloud Elementary School, the school's academic performance and ranking have not shown a corresponding improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 334 N Cherry
       Red Cloud, NE  68970-2246

(402) 746-3413

District: Red Cloud Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,055 Help


Students who attend Red Cloud Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Red Cloud High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Cloud Elementary School ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (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 (82.5%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Cloud Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Red Cloud Elementary School employs 14.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Cloud Elementary School is $23,055.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Red Cloud Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Cloud Community Schools 143rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Red Cloud Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Red Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.22 48th 418 88.5%
2007 85.58 8th 430 98.1%
2008 76.73 11th 478 97.7%
2009 74.49 13th 471 97.2%
2010 59.68 204th 502 59.4%
2011 21.83 412th 473 12.9%
2012 23.74 412th 480 14.2%
2013 29.08 384th 485 20.8%
2014 16.77 436th 483 9.7%
2015 19.14 431st 488 11.7%
2016 25.88 401st 480 16.5%
2017 28.12 366th 459 20.3%
2018 28.32 357th 450 20.7%
2019 44.63 268th 452 40.7%
2021 41.86 275th 442 37.8%
2022 52.55 224th 457 51.0%
2023 55.68 212th 459 53.8%
2024 46.01 269th 428 37.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.88 141st 298 52.7%
2021 68.24 66th 264 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.30 211th 367 42.5%
2021 57.35 127th 328 61.3%
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Rank History for White students at Red Cloud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.14 297th 391 24.0%
2019 19.63 350th 391 10.5%
2021 40.45 236th 368 35.9%
2022 35.13 263rd 388 32.2%
2023 49.41 197th 385 48.8%
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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 Red Cloud Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1989 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1990 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1991 159 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1992 155 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1993 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1994 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1995 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1996 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1997 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1998 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1999 146 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2000 127 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2001 135 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2002 118 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2003 118 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2004 115 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 119 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 125 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2007 140 3 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2008 120 1 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 129 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2010 127 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2011 125 0 0 20 0 0 3 0 148
2012 136 0 0 17 0 0 3 0 156
2013 137 0 0 22 0 0 4 0 163
2014 131 3 0 19 0 0 4 0 157
2015 143 0 0 18 0 0 4 0 165
2016 137 0 0 15 0 0 7 0 159
2017 130 1 0 18 0 0 7 0 156
2018 127 1 0 21 0 1 7 0 157
2019 138 0 0 21 0 1 9 0 169
2020 140 1 0 29 0 1 7 0 178
2021 127 2 0 20 0 0 7 0 156
2022 137 1 0 18 0 0 6 0 162
2023 138 2 0 17 0 0 6 0 163
2024 146 2 0 20 0 0 9 0 177

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 Red Cloud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 10.0 18.2 30.8
1989 184 11.2 16.4 31.5
1990 177 10.7 16.5 27.1
1991 162 10.8 15.0 22.8
1992 156 11.4 13.6 17.9
1993 157 9.8 16.0 22.9
1994 150 10.2 14.7 18.7
1995 142 9.8 14.5 19
1996 142 9.8 14.5 19
1997 153 9.5 16.1 26.1
1998 149 9.5 15.7 22.8
1999 150 9.5 15.8 40.7
2000 131 10.0 13.1 46.6
2001 138 9.0 15.3 49.3
2002 124 11.5 10.8 39.5
2003 124 11.5 10.8 39.5
2004 118 10.5 11.2 44.9
2005 124 10.5 11.8 56.5
2006 130 10.5 12.4 58.5
2007 153 10.3 14.9 68.6
2008 131 10.7 12.2 67.9
2009 138 9.4 14.7 65.2
2010 136 9.5 14.3 59.6
2011 148 9.2 16.0 66.9
2012 156 9.2 16.9 64.7
2013 163 9.0 17.9 56.4
2014 157 11.9 13.1 60.5
2015 165 14.0 11.7 61.2
2016 159 14.0 11.3 54.7
2017 156 13.0 11.9 55.8
2018 157 12.9 12.0 57.3
2019 169 13.2 12.7 59.8
2020 178 13.7 12.9 62.4
2021 156 13.5 11.4 57.7
2022 162 13.4 12.0 45.1
2023 163 14.3 11.3 58.3
2024 177 14.3 12.3 57.1

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 Red Cloud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 10.0 18.2 30.8
1989 184 11.2 16.4 31.5
1990 177 10.7 16.5 27.1
1991 162 10.8 15.0 22.8
1992 156 11.4 13.6 17.9
1993 157 9.8 16.0 22.9
1994 150 10.2 14.7 18.7
1995 142 9.8 14.5 19
1996 142 9.8 14.5 19
1997 153 9.5 16.1 26.1
1998 149 9.5 15.7 22.8
1999 150 9.5 15.8 40.7
2000 131 10.0 13.1 46.6
2001 138 9.0 15.3 49.3
2002 124 11.5 10.8 39.5
2003 124 11.5 10.8 39.5
2004 118 10.5 11.2 44.9
2005 124 10.5 11.8 56.5
2006 130 10.5 12.4 58.5
2007 153 10.3 14.9 68.6
2008 131 10.7 12.2 67.9
2009 138 9.4 14.7 65.2
2010 136 9.5 14.3 59.6
2011 148 9.2 16.0 66.9
2012 156 9.2 16.9 64.7
2013 163 9.0 17.9 56.4
2014 157 11.9 13.1 60.5
2015 165 14.0 11.7 61.2
2016 159 14.0 11.3 54.7
2017 156 13.0 11.9 55.8
2018 157 12.9 12.0 57.3
2019 169 13.2 12.7 59.8
2020 178 13.7 12.9 62.4
2021 156 13.5 11.4 57.7
2022 162 13.4 12.0 45.1
2023 163 14.3 11.3 58.3
2024 177 14.3 12.3 57.1

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 Red Cloud Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,139 (7.8%) $11,576 (79.5%) $14,563
2020 $1,392 (8.8%) $12,598 (79.5%) $15,854
2021 $1,611 (8.9%) $14,476 (80.0%) $18,089
2022 $2,039 (10.2%) $15,795 (79.2%) $19,953
2023 $1,475 (6.4%) $18,830 (81.7%) $23,055

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Cloud 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 268th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 212th of 459 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Cloud Elementary School)4395
 52%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Cloud Community Schools)4395
 52%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Cloud Elementary School)4464
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Cloud Community Schools)4464
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Red Cloud Elementary School)2636
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Red Cloud Community Schools)2636
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Cloud Elementary School)5053
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Cloud Community Schools)5053
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Red Cloud Elementary School)6462
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Red Cloud Community Schools)6462
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Red Cloud Elementary School)6864
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Red Cloud Community Schools)6864
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6870
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students169163
 3.6%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2117
 19%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White138138
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%58.3%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Cloud Elementary School

Red Cloud Elementary School ranks 269th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Red Cloud Elementary School.

Students at Red Cloud Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Red Cloud Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Red Cloud High School


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