Elementary Schools in North Bend Central Public Schools

Summary:

North Bend Central Public Schools is a small school district in Nebraska that operates a single elementary school, North Bend Central Elementary School. This standout school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 12 out of 274 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2024-2025 school year.

North Bend Central Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students demonstrating high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 80% in English Language Arts and 84% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 57.45% and 60.26%, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, indicating a high level of student engagement and attendance.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 30.11%, the school is well-resourced, spending $18,992 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, suggesting a strong focus on individualized attention and support for students. The success of North Bend Central Elementary School within the North Bend Central Public Schools district could serve as a model for other schools in the region, providing valuable insights for improving educational quality and equity.

District Detail

1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649-5016

(402) 652-3268

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 574

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (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 All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Bend Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 E 11th St	North Bend	68649	Dodge County	North Bend Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 652-8122	277	22	12.7	24.9%	261 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	90.5	12^th of 294 public elementary schools	95.9%		84.4	43^rd of 428 public elementary schools	90.0%	31	80.0	85.7	73.3	84.0	87.2	88.6	$18,992	$938	$15,937

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools
Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	10.48 mi	3
Fremont Public Schools	14.14 mi	14
Schuyler Community Schools	14.18 mi	6
Scribner-Snyder Community Schools	15.24 mi	2
Educational Service Unit 02	15.96 mi	1

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.