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Chase County Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Chase County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Imperial, Nebraska, serving 317 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Chase County Schools district. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Chase County Elementary School's academic excellence extends beyond overall performance, with the school ranking among the top Nebraska elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's Hispanic students also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, ranking in the top 9 Nebraska elementary schools. With a high per-student expenditure and a favorable student-teacher ratio, the school's resource allocation suggests a focus on providing personalized attention and support to its students.

The school's consistent 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its recent ranking in the top 25 Nebraska elementary schools for the 2022-2023 school year further highlight its strong and sustained academic performance. While the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, its commitment to equity and inclusion, as evidenced by its support for diverse student subgroups, is a testament to its dedication to ensuring the success of all its students.

221

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,783

Per pupil spending ?

46.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

520 E 9th St
Imperial, NE 69033-0577

(308) 882-4228

District: Chase County Schools

Students who attend Chase County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Chase County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

Hispanic:

28.5%

African American:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 58th percentile in 2014 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (82% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Nebraska elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Nebraska avg58%

22^nd of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 118Chase County Schools among Nebraska districts

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
2025	87.1	22 of 294	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.3	25 of 459	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	77.3	76 of 457	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	58.5	174 of 442	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.6	216 of 452	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.3	151 of 450	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	81.2	57 of 459	87.6%	★★★★☆
2016	63.9	151 of 480	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.3	158 of 488	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.2	201 of 483	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.3	217 of 485	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	21.2	426 of 480	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	25.4	399 of 473	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	28.6	443 of 502	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	49.1	312 of 471	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.8	125 of 478	73.8%	★★★★☆
2007	43.9	295 of 430	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	88.9	20 of 349	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	77.5	58 of 337	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	59.1	113 of 318	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.1	105 of 349	69.9%	★★★★☆
2018	55.5	149 of 341	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	79.3	9 of 81	88.9%	★★★★★
2021	73.8	13 of 68	80.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	88.4	16 of 312	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	70.0	65 of 259	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	58.1	110 of 264	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.2	129 of 298	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	83.4	44 of 366	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	90 of 356	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	53.6	154 of 328	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.3	170 of 367	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.4	92 of 347	73.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	74.8	11 of 57	80.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	85.0	32 of 385	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	79.8	48 of 388	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	55.1	143 of 368	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.0	218 of 391	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.3	112 of 391	71.4%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)95th percentile~ school

Female (2023)94th percentile~ school

White (2023)92nd percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2022)89th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2023)88th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2023)81st percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics85%+26 vs state

English Language Arts79%+20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chase County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	520 E 9th St	Imperial	69033	Chase County	Chase County Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 882-4228	221	22	9.9	46.6%	151 (68.3%)	6 (2.7%)	63 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.1	22^nd of 294 public elementary schools	92.5%					(n/a)	75.6	82.1	78.6	82.2	87.2	84.5	$17,783	$437	$15,120
Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 West Wichita Street	Wauneta	69045	Chase County	Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 285-3232	95	9	10.3	51.6%	87 (91.6%)	2 (2.1%)	6 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						63.9	$25,158	$2,490	$18,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Chase County Elementary School

Is Chase County Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Chase County Elementary School ranks in the top 7.5% of Nebraska elementary schools.

How many students attend Chase County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 221 students attended Chase County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chase County Elementary School?

Students at Chase County Elementary School are 68% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Chase County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chase County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Chase County High School

What district is Chase County Elementary School in?

Chase County Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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