Elementary Schools in Ainsworth Community Schools

Summary:

The Ainsworth Community Schools district in Nebraska is home to two elementary schools: Ainsworth Elementary School and Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool. While both schools serve the Ainsworth community, Ainsworth Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking higher in state-wide rankings and outpacing the state average in academic test scores.

Ainsworth Elementary School has maintained a state-wide ranking of 90 out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools, indicating its strong academic performance. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades are significantly above the state average, with 79.17% of 3rd-grade students and 61.29% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 80.65% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 8.8 suggests a more personalized learning environment for its students.

In contrast, Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool serves a different purpose, focusing on early childhood education. The preschool has a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.8 and a lower free and reduced lunch rate of 19.44%, compared to the 55.12% rate at Ainsworth Elementary School. This suggests that the elementary school serves a more economically diverse population, which may require targeted support and resources to address their unique needs.

District Detail

520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210-0065

(402) 387-2333

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 383

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 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ainsworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	520 E 2nd St	Ainsworth	69210	Brown County	Ainsworth Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 387-2083	138	15	9.3	45.7%	108 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	68.8	92^nd of 294 public elementary schools	68.7%		54.9	229^th of 428 public elementary schools	46.5%	137	79.2	61.3	69.1	80.7	81.8	$24,744	$1,538	$20,175

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rock County Public Schools	16.52 mi	2
Keya Paha County Schools	20.12 mi	2
Stuart Public Schools	36.77 mi	2
Valentine Community Schools	41.2 mi	5	27^th
West Holt Public Schools	44.74 mi	3	13^th

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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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