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Elementary School At Brainard

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Elementary School At Brainard is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Brainard, Nebraska, with 121 students. The school stands out as a consistently high-performing institution within the East Butler Public Schools district, which is ranked 64 out of 182 districts in the state.

Elementary School At Brainard has consistently strong test scores, outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 71% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 58.91%. The school's performance is also generally better than the district average, indicating it is a high-performing school within the East Butler Public Schools system. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.8% to 21.5% in recent years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Wahoo Elementary School and Schuyler Elementary School.

While Elementary School At Brainard outperforms the state and district averages, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. Nearby schools like Malcolm Elementary School, Seward Elementary School, and Wahoo Elementary School have even stronger test scores and rankings, suggesting there are other high-quality elementary options in the region. Additionally, the school's relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 5.79% to 12.6%, indicate a more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

124

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,823

Per pupil spending ?

26.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626-0036

(402) 545-2081

District: East Butler Public Schools

Students who attend Elementary School At Brainard usually attend:

High:

High School At Brainard

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 83rd percentile in 2021 → 71st in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 83rd-percentile peak (2021) to 71st (2024)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg66%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Elementary School At Brainard did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	70.1	126 of 428	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	46.7	259 of 459	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.9	140 of 457	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.0	76 of 442	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	31.4	330 of 452	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	52.9	224 of 459	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.7	300 of 480	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.2	283 of 488	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.9	367 of 483	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.4	341 of 485	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.5	265 of 480	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.1	242 of 473	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	71.6	84 of 502	83.3%	★★★★☆
2009	66.4	130 of 471	72.4%	★★★★☆
2008	51.7	302 of 478	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	80.2	39 of 430	90.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	38.6	248 of 385	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.2	178 of 388	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.4	89 of 368	75.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)36th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics64%+6 vs state

English Language Arts56%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Elementary School At Brainard

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)					NSCAS Mathematics (2025)					NSCAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elementary School At Brainard	Public	PK, KG-6	212 S Madison	Brainard	68626	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 545-2081	124	11	11.5	26.6%	115 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)					55.9					64.4			$26,823	$506	$23,601
Elementary School At Dwight	Public	PK, KG-6	292 N 1st St	Dwight	68635	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 566-2445	52	8	6.5	21.2%	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					65.2								$31,456	$691	$27,873
David City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	826 E St	David City	68632	Butler County	David City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 367-3779	315	26	11.9	35.6%	236 (74.9%)	2 (0.6%)	63 (20.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	30.9	226^th of 294 public elementary schools	23.1%		59.7	201^st of 428 public elementary schools	53.0%	25	46.3	84.9	56.8	54.6	59.4	53.7			53.5	63.0			$20,853	$1,150	$16,963
Elementary School At Valparaiso	Public	PK, KG-5	406 E Third	Valparaiso	68065	Saunders County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 784-3301	149	11	13.7	21.5%	138 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)		67.9			62.9		75.0			80.0			$16,990	$397	$14,104
Bellwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	612 Park St	Bellwood	68624	Butler County	David City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 538-4805	78	9	8.6	52.6%	61 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)										63.6			$33,338	$1,519	$27,161
Seward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Pinewood	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 643-2968	558	36	15.2	22.2%	504 (90.3%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	89.8	14^th of 294 public elementary schools	95.2%		78.1	85^th of 428 public elementary schools	80.1%	71	81.5	86.0			83.9	78.3	89.7			84.4			$15,214	$938	$12,622
Wahoo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2056 N Hackberry	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 443-4250	475	34	14.0	27.6%	419 (88.2%)	7 (1.5%)	38 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	49.1	159^th of 294 public elementary schools	45.9%		81.1	65^th of 428 public elementary schools	84.8%	94	58.5	63.0	56.1		59.3	67.0	74.1	60.6		67.6	90.9	90.9	$15,094	$1,104	$11,712
Schuyler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2404 Denver	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-9940	715	53	13.4	51.7%	42 (5.9%)	26 (3.6%)	637 (89.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	40.7	199^th of 294 public elementary schools	32.3%		36.3	304^th of 428 public elementary schools	29.0%	105	49.3	39.3	45.5		45.1	76.4	59.0	80.8		72.0	89.9	89.9	$15,989	$1,495	$12,729
Malcolm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10000 N W 112th St	Malcolm	68402	Lancaster County	Malcolm Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 796-2151	341	22	15.4	17.6%	323 (94.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	81.8	35^th of 294 public elementary schools	88.1%		81.3	64^th of 428 public elementary schools	85.0%	29	70.6	73.9	86.5	85.1	79.1	80.4			74.5	84.7			$16,250	$650	$13,886

Frequently Asked Questions about Elementary School At Brainard

What schools do graduates of Elementary School At Brainard attend?

Students who attend Elementary School At Brainard usually go on to attend:

High : High School At Brainard

What district is Elementary School At Brainard in?

East Butler Public Schools

How many students attend Elementary School At Brainard?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Elementary School At Brainard.

What is the racial makeup of Elementary School At Brainard?

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

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