Is Weeping Water Elementary School a good school?

Weeping Water Elementary School ranks 179 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Weeping Water Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Weeping Water Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Weeping Water Elementary School?

Students at Weeping Water Elementary School are 93% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Weeping Water Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Weeping Water Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Weeping Water Middle School High : Weeping Water High School

Weeping Water Elementary School

Summary:

Weeping Water Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Weeping Water, Nebraska, with 143 students. The school is part of the Weeping Water Public Schools district, which is ranked 153 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weeping Water Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 179 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 372 out of 483 in 2013-2014. The school's performance on state assessments (NSCAS) is mixed compared to the state averages, with the school outperforming the state in some areas but underperforming in others. Compared to nearby schools like Ashland-Greenwood Elementary, Patriot Elementary, and Elmwood-Murdock Elementary, Weeping Water Elementary School generally performs below these higher-performing schools.

Weeping Water Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 33.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.4% to 23.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $22,390 to $26,906 per student, and has a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, these factors have not translated into consistent academic success for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463-0206

(402) 267-2435

District: Weeping Water Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,906

Students who attend Weeping Water Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Weeping Water Middle School
High:	Weeping Water High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weeping Water Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weeping Water Elementary School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Weeping Water Elementary School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weeping Water Elementary School is $26,906.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weeping Water Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weeping Water Elementary School 179^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Weeping Water Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Weeping Water Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Weeping Water Public Schools 153^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Weeping Water Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	70.47	105^th	418	74.9%
2007	46.11	276^th	430	35.8%
2008	51.89	299^th	478	37.4%
2009	26.22	439^th	471	6.8%
2010	48.24	308^th	502	38.6%
2011	46.92	267^th	473	43.6%
2012	43.57	303^rd	480	36.9%
2013	37.72	339^th	485	30.1%
2014	31.17	372^nd	483	23.0%
2015	47.65	265^th	488	45.7%
2016	42.86	297^th	480	38.1%
2017	57.05	200^th	459	56.4%
2018	53.83	207^th	450	54.0%
2019	49.54	231^st	452	48.9%
2021	50.93	226^th	442	48.9%
2022	28.01	347^th	457	24.1%
2023	51.55	230^th	459	49.9%
2024	62.26	179^th	428	58.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weeping Water Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.14	48^th	281	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Weeping Water Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.48	254^th	337	24.6%
2023	36.56	227^th	349	35.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Weeping Water Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.97	224^th	347	35.4%

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Rank History for White students at Weeping Water Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	41.43	229^th	391	41.4%
2019	42.01	235^th	391	39.9%
2021	33.15	272^nd	368	26.1%
2022	12.87	367^th	388	5.4%
2023	26.29	305^th	385	20.8%
2024	33.00	201^st	261	23.0%

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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 Weeping Water Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	189	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
1989	195	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
1990	185	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186
1991	192	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	193
1992	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	205
1993	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	203
1994	194	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
1995	198	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
1996	198	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
1997	206	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
1998	207	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1999	208	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
2000	212	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
2001	222	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
2002	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
2003	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
2004	192	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	193
2005	179	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	183
2006	183	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	187
2007	195	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	199
2008	191	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	193
2009	192	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	193
2010	188	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	190
2011	183	1	0	1	0	0	0	185
2012	178	0	0	0	0	0	0	178
2013	176	2	0	2	0	0	1	181
2014	190	2	0	2	0	0	1	195
2015	189	1	0	2	0	1	0	193
2016	160	0	0	2	0	0	0	162
2017	147	3	0	1	0	0	3	154
2018	136	0	0	3	0	0	3	142
2019	161	1	0	5	0	0	4	171
2020	128	2	0	4	0	0	6	140
2021	118	1	1	3	0	0	4	127
2022	130	4	0	3	0	0	3	140
2023	134	2	0	2	0	0	5	143
2024	151	3	0	3	1	0	4	162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Weeping Water Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	11.1	17.2	13.6
1989	196	11.9	16.4	12.2
1990	186	11.7	15.8	10.2
1991	193	11.5	16.7	13.5
1992	205	12.6	16.2	13.2
1993	203	12.8	15.9	11.3
1994	197	12.7	15.5	16.2
1995	200	12.6	15.9	17.5
1996	200	12.6	15.9	17.5
1997	206	13.6	15.1	19.9
1998	208	13.5	15.4	12.5
1999	209	13.7	15.3	23.9
2000	213	13.5	15.8	23.9
2001	223	13.5	16.5	28.3
2002	198	14.0	14.1	29.8
2003	198	14.0	14.1	29.8
2004	193	14.0	13.8	37.8
2005	183	14.0	13.1	32.2
2006	187	15.0	12.5	31
2007	199	16.0	12.4	30.2
2008	193	15.5	12.5	25.9
2009	193	16.3	11.8	30.6
2010	190	15.7	12.0	35.3
2011	185	15.8	11.6	41.6
2012	178	15.8	11.2	42.1
2013	181	16.0	11.3	42
2014	195	16.0	12.1	45.1
2015	193	16.0	12.0	45.1
2016	162	15.0	10.8	39.5
2017	154	13.0	11.8	42.9
2018	142	13.0	10.9	40.1
2019	171	13.2	12.9	43.9
2020	140	13.3	10.4	44.3
2021	127	10.8	11.6	37.8
2022	140	14.3	9.7	37.1
2023	143	12.6	11.3	33.6
2024	162	16.2	9.9	32.1

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 Weeping Water Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	11.1	17.2	13.6
1989	196	11.9	16.4	12.2
1990	186	11.7	15.8	10.2
1991	193	11.5	16.7	13.5
1992	205	12.6	16.2	13.2
1993	203	12.8	15.9	11.3
1994	197	12.7	15.5	16.2
1995	200	12.6	15.9	17.5
1996	200	12.6	15.9	17.5
1997	206	13.6	15.1	19.9
1998	208	13.5	15.4	12.5
1999	209	13.7	15.3	23.9
2000	213	13.5	15.8	23.9
2001	223	13.5	16.5	28.3
2002	198	14.0	14.1	29.8
2003	198	14.0	14.1	29.8
2004	193	14.0	13.8	37.8
2005	183	14.0	13.1	32.2
2006	187	15.0	12.5	31
2007	199	16.0	12.4	30.2
2008	193	15.5	12.5	25.9
2009	193	16.3	11.8	30.6
2010	190	15.7	12.0	35.3
2011	185	15.8	11.6	41.6
2012	178	15.8	11.2	42.1
2013	181	16.0	11.3	42
2014	195	16.0	12.1	45.1
2015	193	16.0	12.0	45.1
2016	162	15.0	10.8	39.5
2017	154	13.0	11.8	42.9
2018	142	13.0	10.9	40.1
2019	171	13.2	12.9	43.9
2020	140	13.3	10.4	44.3
2021	127	10.8	11.6	37.8
2022	140	14.3	9.7	37.1
2023	143	12.6	11.3	33.6
2024	162	16.2	9.9	32.1

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 Weeping Water Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$654 (3.5%)	$15,106 (80.2%)	$18,829
2020	$2,067 (9.2%)	$18,153 (81.1%)	$22,390
2021	$2,709 (10.7%)	$20,164 (79.8%)	$25,268
2022	$3,237 (12.8%)	$19,773 (78.2%)	$25,283
2023	$2,643 (9.8%)	$19,649 (73.0%)	$26,906

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weeping Water Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 231^st of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 230^th of 459 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weeping Water Elementary School)	50	68	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weeping Water Public Schools)	50	68	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weeping Water Elementary School)	50	68	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weeping Water Public Schools)	50	68	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weeping Water Elementary School)	71	56	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weeping Water Public Schools)	71	56	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weeping Water Elementary School)	67	44	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weeping Water Public Schools)	67	44	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weeping Water Elementary School)	65	36	29%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weeping Water Public Schools)	65	36	29%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	48
5th Grade Mathematics (Weeping Water Elementary School)	65	28	37%
5th Grade Mathematics (Weeping Water Public Schools)	65	28	37%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	49	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	171	143	16.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	134	16.8%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.9%	33.6%	10.3%

Schools Near Weeping Water 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
Weeping Water Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	204 West O	Weeping Water	68463	Cass County	Weeping Water Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 267-2435	162	16	9.9	32.1%	151 (93.2%)	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	62.3	179^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.2%		51.6	230^th of 459 public elementary schools	49.9%	51	$26,906	$2,643	$19,649
Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 West F St	Elmwood	68349	Cass County	Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 994-2125	336	22	15.3	17.9%	328 (97.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	82.3	57^th of 428 public elementary schools	86.7%		88.2	27^th of 459 public elementary schools	94.1%	30	$13,273	$784	$10,896
Louisville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 W 3rd	Louisville	68037	Cass County	Louisville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 234-4215	371	26	14.4	20.8%	341 (91.9%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	67.9	138^th of 428 public elementary schools	67.8%		73.1	114^th of 459 public elementary schools	75.2%	24	$13,921	$366	$11,583
Conestoga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	104 E High St	Murray	68409	Cass County	Conestoga Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 235-2341	375	32	11.8	26.4%	344 (91.7%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	70.6	122^nd of 428 public elementary schools	71.5%		66	157^th of 459 public elementary schools	65.8%	35	$16,654	$1,039	$13,915
Elementary School At Syracuse	Public	PK, KG-3	550 7th St	Syracuse	68446	Otoe County	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 269-2382	275	19	14.8	15.6%	256 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)								(n/a)	$15,493	$853	$12,570
Springfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	940 Main St	Springfield	68059	Sarpy County	Springfield Platteview Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 253-2245	379	28	13.3	18.7%	346 (91.3%)	6 (1.6%)	16 (4.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	58.7	211^th of 428 public elementary schools	50.7%		63	171^st of 459 public elementary schools	62.7%	40	$14,884	$299	$13,728
Eagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 S 1st St	Eagle	68347	Cass County	Waverly School District 145	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 781-2210	283	23	12.5	27.9%	100 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	176 (62.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	69.1	131^st of 428 public elementary schools	69.4%		72.7	118^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.3%	13	$15,306	$789	$12,646
Plattsmouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1724 8th Ave	Plattsmouth	68048	Cass County	Plattsmouth Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 296-4173	442	33	13.2	46.2%	363 (82.1%)	3 (0.7%)	44 (10.0%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	65.7	148^th of 428 public elementary schools	65.4%		57.1	203^rd of 459 public elementary schools	55.8%	55	$14,411	$828	$11,955
Plattsmouth Early Childhood	Public	PK	902 Main St	Plattsmouth	68048	Cass County	Plattsmouth Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 296-5250	151	8	18.8	68.2%	118 (78.1%)	7 (4.6%)	21 (13.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Boyd Steet	Ashland	68003	Saunders County	Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 944-7083	257	22	11.7	25.7%	230 (89.5%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.4%)	78.4	84^th of 428 public elementary schools	80.4%		83.9	51^st of 459 public elementary schools	88.9%	33	$15,932	$692	$13,909

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