Paxton Consolidated Schools

Summary:

The Paxton Consolidated Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Paxton Elementary School and Paxton High School. While the elementary school excels in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Mathematics, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years. Conversely, the high school boasts impressive 11th grade ACT proficiency in English, Mathematics, and Science, as well as strong 7th and 8th grade NSCAS performance, but has also experienced a drop in its statewide ranking.

Both schools face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.1% and below-average proficiency in 6th/8th grade NSCAS ELA and Mathematics. The district's overall ranking is 147th out of 182 in Nebraska, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and identifying strategies to improve performance in the struggling grade levels could be crucial steps for the district to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students.

Despite the district's relatively high spending per student at both the elementary and high school levels, the declining statewide rankings suggest that the district may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and explore ways to optimize the use of these funds to drive better student outcomes. By analyzing the key metrics and addressing the underlying factors behind the schools' performance, the Paxton Consolidated Schools district can develop targeted strategies to build on its strengths and address its challenges, ultimately providing a more robust and equitable education for the students in its care.

District Detail

308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155-0368

(308) 239-4283

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

See the 2024 Nebraska District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 199

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

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)	NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paxton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	308 N Elm	Paxton	69155	Keith County	Paxton Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 239-4283	94	10	9.4	33.0%	76 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)	62.8	69.8	$29,399	$1,088	$23,537
Paxton High School	Public	7-12	308 N Elm	Paxton	69155	Keith County	Paxton Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 239-4283	105	13	8.3	35.2%	86 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$25,946	$431	$21,409

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sutherland Public Schools	12.55 mi	2
Ogallala Public Schools	17.59 mi	3	98^th
Hershey Public Schools	18.93 mi	2	17^th
Perkins County Schools	21.42 mi	3	93^rd
Wallace Public School District 65 R	22.13 mi	2

See the top NE Nebraska districts

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.