Wayne Elementary School

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Wayne Elementary School ranks 92 nd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 481 students in grades PK-6 in Wayne, Nebraska. The school is part of the Wayne Community Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayne Elementary consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 65-78% in ELA and 69-79% in Math, compared to the state averages of 57-59% in ELA and 57-61% in Math. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 in Nebraska for female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has seen a significant improvement in chronic absenteeism, decreasing from 21.5% in 2022-2023 to 7.7% in 2023-2024, putting it below the state average.

While Wayne Elementary outperforms the state average, it is not the highest-performing school in the area. Pender Elementary, which is 18 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 5% of Nebraska elementary schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. Additionally, Wayne Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.6, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Pender (12.9) and Wisner-Pilger (12.1).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

312 Douglas Street
Wayne, NE 68787-1820

(402) 375-3854

District: Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,188

Students who attend Wayne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wayne Junior High School
High:	Wayne High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 477

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wayne Elementary School ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.43. (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 (78.2%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Wayne Elementary School employs 31.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne Elementary School is $13,188.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Elementary School 92^nd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Wayne Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wayne Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Community Schools 87^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wayne Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2015	75.06	93^rd	488	80.9%
2016	66.77	135^th	480	71.9%
2017	69.87	136^th	459	70.4%
2018	63.03	153^rd	450	66.0%
2019	61.25	161^st	452	64.4%
2021	67.56	116^th	442	73.8%
2022	68.45	131^st	457	71.3%
2023	66.25	154^th	459	66.4%
2024	76.43	92^nd	428	78.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.85	17^th	31	45.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.56	103^rd	281	63.3%
2019	52.26	149^th	298	50.0%
2021	56.25	114^th	264	56.8%
2022	69.18	69^th	259	73.4%
2023	65.28	91^st	312	70.8%
2024	77.40	16^th	112	85.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	63.30	115^th	341	66.3%
2019	52.73	158^th	349	54.7%
2021	51.50	142^nd	318	55.3%
2022	64.00	114^th	337	66.2%
2023	68.23	104^th	349	70.2%
2024	73.94	44^th	203	78.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	62.24	119^th	347	65.7%
2019	62.13	128^th	367	65.1%
2021	67.06	87^th	328	73.5%
2022	67.64	105^th	356	70.5%
2023	62.42	125^th	366	65.8%
2024	75.22	43^rd	203	78.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.50	4^th	68	94.1%
2022	77.75	14^th	81	82.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	65.75	111^th	391	71.6%
2019	62.65	125^th	391	68.0%
2021	67.59	92^nd	368	75.0%
2022	68.14	95^th	388	75.5%
2023	65.61	115^th	385	70.1%
2024	81.43	34^th	261	87.0%

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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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	383	9	2	47	6	1	3	451
2014	414	13	1	45	4	1	1	479
2015	392	13	2	63	5	2	1	478
2016	365	9	2	72	5	1	3	457
2017	366	8	2	65	3	3	2	449
2018	354	5	2	73	2	2	8	446
2019	366	3	1	71	2	3	13	459
2020	387	4	0	81	2	3	16	493
2021	368	4	0	87	3	1	14	477
2022	383	5	0	85	2	3	12	490
2023	384	2	3	75	2	5	10	481
2024	373	0	2	84	3	4	11	477

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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	451	27.7	16.2	33
2014	479	30.2	15.8	33.4
2015	478	31.0	15.4	38.9
2016	457	29.0	15.7	37.2
2017	449	30.3	14.8	37.2
2018	446	30.3	14.6	38.1
2019	459	32.1	14.2	39.7
2020	493	31.4	15.6	40.6
2021	477	32.2	14.7	40.5
2022	490	31.7	15.4	38.8
2023	481	30.7	15.6	39.7
2024	477	31.6	15.0	39.4

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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	451	27.7	16.2	33
2014	479	30.2	15.8	33.4
2015	478	31.0	15.4	38.9
2016	457	29.0	15.7	37.2
2017	449	30.3	14.8	37.2
2018	446	30.3	14.6	38.1
2019	459	32.1	14.2	39.7
2020	493	31.4	15.6	40.6
2021	477	32.2	14.7	40.5
2022	490	31.7	15.4	38.8
2023	481	30.7	15.6	39.7
2024	477	31.6	15.0	39.4

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 Wayne Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$295 (2.4%)	$10,742 (88.1%)	$12,199
2020	$270 (2.2%)	$10,748 (88.3%)	$12,171
2021	$651 (5.1%)	$10,869 (85.5%)	$12,715
2022	$535 (4.3%)	$10,691 (86.4%)	$12,375
2023	$365 (2.8%)	$11,120 (84.3%)	$13,188

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 154^th of 459 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)	43	59	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Community Schools)	43	59	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne Elementary School)	50	60	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne Community Schools)	50	60	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)	69	63	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Community Schools)	69	63	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Elementary School)	75	79	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Community Schools)	75	79	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)	56	71	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Community Schools)	56	71	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Elementary School)	59	79	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Community Schools)	59	79	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Wayne Elementary School)	76	78	2%
5th Grade Science (Wayne Community Schools)	76	78	2%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)	48	70	22%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Community Schools)	48	70	22%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Elementary School)	77	64	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Community Schools)	77	64	13%
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	459	481	4.8%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	71	75	5.6%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	366	384	4.9%
Two or More Races	13	10	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	39.7%	0.1%

Schools Near Wayne 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
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	312 Douglas Street	Wayne	68787	Wayne County	Wayne Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 375-3854	477	32	15.0	39.4%	373 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (17.6%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	11 (2.3%)	76.4	92^nd of 428 public elementary schools	78.5%		66.2	154^th of 459 public elementary schools	66.4%	62	$13,188	$365	$11,120
Wayne Early Learning Center	Public	PK	803 Providence Rd Sunnyview Pl	Wayne	68787	Wayne County	Wayne Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 833-1450	52	1	52.0	34.6%	37 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Wakefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	802 Highland	Wakefield	68784	Dixon County	Wakefield Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 287-9892	353	29	12.3	60.3%	136 (38.5%)	1 (0.3%)	214 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21.1	354^th of 428 public elementary schools	17.3%		38.8	306^th of 459 public elementary schools	33.3%	48	$16,683	$1,406	$13,365
Winside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	203 Crawford Ave	Winside	68790	Wayne County	Winside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 286-4466	145	13	10.8	44.1%	127 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	58.3	216^th of 428 public elementary schools	49.5%		36.8	319^th of 459 public elementary schools	30.5%	103	$19,307	$895	$14,789
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	502 Wakefield St	Laurel	68745	Cedar County	Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 256-3133	154	14	10.7	39.6%	140 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	75.4	96^th of 428 public elementary schools	77.6%		73.5	110^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.0%	14	$26,158	$1,820	$20,359
Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	126 E 5th	Allen	68710	Dixon County	Allen Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 635-2484	79	10	7.5	55.7%	75 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	$27,377	$1,662	$24,845
Emerson-Hubbard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 W Third St	Emerson	68733	Dakota County	Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 695-2654	101	11	9.3	14.9%	71 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$21,877	$1,206	$18,651
Wisner-Pilger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	801 18th St	Wisner	68791	Cuming County	Wisner-Pilger Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 529-6465	272	21	12.7	49.3%	210 (77.2%)	3 (1.1%)	46 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	69.9	127^th of 428 public elementary schools	70.3%		70.2	132^nd of 459 public elementary schools	71.2%	5	$20,504	$989	$17,370
Pender Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	609 Whitney St	Pender	68047	Thurston County	Pender Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 385-3244	239	20	11.6	47.3%	199 (83.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	79.2	77^th of 428 public elementary schools	82.0%		85.4	43^rd of 459 public elementary schools	90.6%	34	$19,238	$1,447	$15,784
Randolph Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	309 N Bridge St	Randolph	68771	Cedar County	Randolph Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 337-0385	147	11	13.0	36.1%	141 (95.9%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	59.6	202^nd of 428 public elementary schools	52.8%		46.6	261^st of 459 public elementary schools	43.1%	59	$15,221	$1,678	$11,646

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wayne Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Wayne Junior High School
High : Wayne High School

Is Wayne Elementary School a good school?

Wayne Elementary School ranks 92^nd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 477 students attended Wayne Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wayne Elementary School?

Students at Wayne Elementary School are 78% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Wayne Elementary School in?

Wayne Community Schools

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