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Maxwell Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Maxwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Maxwell, Nebraska, with 111 students. The school is part of the Maxwell Public Schools district, which is ranked 133 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Maxwell Elementary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.8% in 2022-2023 to 21.5% in 2022-2023 and 21.1% in 2023-2024 (notably higher than the state average of 14.5%), the school has shown some strengths, such as 63% proficiency in 5th grade Mathematics in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average of 61.1%. However, the school has generally performed below the state average in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. Additionally, Maxwell Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.25% to 58.87% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby North Platte Public Schools elementary schools, such as Cody Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school's spending per student is higher, suggesting that the district may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation.

124

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,256

Per pupil spending ?

47.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151-0188

(308) 582-4585

District: Maxwell Public Schools

Students who attend Maxwell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Maxwell High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 69th percentile in 2021 → 41st in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (64% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 69th-percentile peak (2021) to 41st (2024)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg62%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Maxwell Elementary School 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	49.7	252 of 428	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.1	256 of 459	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.4	262 of 457	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.1	135 of 442	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	20.4	384 of 452	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.8	402 of 450	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	5.8	442 of 459	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	6.9	460 of 480	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	20.0	429 of 488	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	29.7	385 of 483	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.1	399 of 485	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	54.1	229 of 480	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	27.7	386 of 473	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	39.4	375 of 502	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.2	344 of 471	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	23.7	449 of 478	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	79.0	46 of 430	89.3%	★★★★☆
2006	37.8	309 of 418	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	22.4	293 of 349	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	47.9	170 of 312	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	27.4	278 of 347	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	10.4	378 of 391	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.3	386 of 391	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)46th percentile~ school

Male (2018)20th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2019)16th percentile~ school

White (2019)3rd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%+6 vs state

Mathematics64%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Maxwell Elementary School

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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 All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th 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
Maxwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	415 E Hwy 30	Maxwell	69151	Lincoln County	Maxwell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 582-4585	124	12	10.6	47.6%	97 (78.2%)	1 (0.8%)	21 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)								(n/a)			57.9	64.9				63.5			$23,256	$2,280	$17,157
Brady Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	112 E Popleton Ave	Brady	69123	Lincoln County	Brady Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 584-3317	83	12	6.9	37.3%	77 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$31,903	$1,310	$26,730
Lake Maloney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	848 E Correction Line Rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 532-9392	116	6	18.8	16.4%	105 (90.5%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.2%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)				57.5	68.8			76.6			$14,495	$880	$11,970
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 E 3rd St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7136	329	21	16.0		179 (54.4%)	12 (3.6%)	118 (35.9%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)				37.6	56.3			48.9			$16,117	$2,672	$11,642
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W 9th St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7138	316	22	14.6		217 (68.7%)	4 (1.3%)	80 (25.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)				34.4				41.4			$16,021	$2,338	$11,897
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W 3rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7142	226	14	15.8		162 (71.7%)	10 (4.4%)	38 (16.8%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.9%)	43.5	184^th of 294 public elementary schools	37.4%		36.8	301^st of 428 public elementary schools	29.7%	117		50.0		52.9	75.0		64.4	66.7			$15,286	$1,622	$11,918
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Mc Donald Rd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7140	247	14	18.2	34.0%	202 (81.8%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (9.3%)	7 (2.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	77	63^rd of 294 public elementary schools	78.6%		86.7	34^th of 428 public elementary schools	92.1%	29	71.1		78.1	79.1	75.6			83.6			$13,036	$879	$10,647
Cody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 W 2nd St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 535-7132	225	17	13.2		148 (65.8%)	7 (3.1%)	51 (22.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.1%)								(n/a)		54.8		51.6	69.2			60.0			$15,917	$1,909	$12,463
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 West A St	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7134	217	13	17.3		167 (77.0%)	14 (6.5%)	24 (11.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	57.5	129^th of 294 public elementary schools	56.1%		53.5	239^th of 428 public elementary schools	44.2%	110	64.4	72.5		63.9	77.8	65.0	73.0	72.1	81.1	81.1	$15,428	$880	$12,614

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxwell Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Maxwell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Maxwell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Maxwell High School

What is the racial makeup of Maxwell Elementary School?

Students at Maxwell Elementary School are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Maxwell Elementary School in?

Maxwell Public Schools

How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?

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

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