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Alma Elementary At Alma

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Alma Elementary At Alma ranks 124 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Alma Elementary At Alma is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Alma, Nebraska, with 199 students. The school is part of the Alma Public Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alma Elementary At Alma has consistently performed above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 73.91% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 57.45%, and 73.91% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 60.26%. Compared to the nearby So Valley Elementary School, Alma Elementary At Alma has generally outperformed in ELA and Mathematics. However, the school has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.0% to 21.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby So Valley Elementary School.

Alma Elementary At Alma serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 38.69% to 41.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. This percentage is lower than the nearby So Valley Elementary School, which had a 52.7% free/reduced-price lunch rate in 2023-2024. The school has also seen an increase in per-student spending, from $15,344 in 2020-2021 to $19,616 in 2023-2024, and has a lower student-teacher ratio (9.8) compared to the nearby So Valley Elementary School (11.4).

192

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,616

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920-0170

(308) 928-2131

District: Alma Public Schools

Students who attend Alma Elementary At Alma usually attend:

High:

Alma High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (67% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg68%

Nebraska avg58%

124^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

62^nd of 118Alma Public 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	60.3	124 of 294	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.6	192 of 428	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.2	169 of 459	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.5	201 of 457	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.9	219 of 442	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.5	200 of 452	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.3	234 of 450	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.4	258 of 459	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.4	243 of 480	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	61.2	183 of 488	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.0	124 of 483	74.3%	★★★★☆
2013	55.9	220 of 485	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.3	98 of 480	79.6%	★★★★☆
2011	77.9	83 of 473	82.5%	★★★★☆
2010	80.7	25 of 502	95.0%	★★★★★
2009	64.6	157 of 471	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.2	115 of 478	75.9%	★★★★☆
2007	39.6	314 of 430	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	84.0	20 of 418	95.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	51.6	140 of 318	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.2	228 of 349	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	56.4	135 of 312	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	48.4	189 of 366	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.4	213 of 356	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.7	108 of 328	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.7	260 of 367	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	47.5	118 of 193	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.2	173 of 385	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	198 of 388	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.9	256 of 368	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.9	209 of 391	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.3	252 of 391	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)57th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2021)56th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2023)48th percentile-15 vs school

White (2025)39th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics73%+15 vs state

English Language Arts61%+3 vs state

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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 6th 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
Alma Elementary At Alma	Public	PK, KG-6	515 Jewell St	Alma	68920	Harlan County	Alma Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 928-2131	192	19	9.9	40.1%	175 (91.1%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.7%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	60.3	124^th of 294 public elementary schools	57.8%		60.6	192^nd of 428 public elementary schools	55.1%	68	73.9	57.1	61.3	73.9		72.6	$19,616	$314	$16,716
So Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	43737 Hwy 89	Oxford	68967	Furnas County	Southern Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 868-2222	252	22	11.4	53.6%	220 (87.3%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	63.5	108^th of 294 public elementary schools	63.3%		65	154^th of 428 public elementary schools	64.0%	46	63.3	70.6	68.6	70.0	78.6	81.4	$19,698	$397	$17,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Alma Elementary At Alma

How many students attend Alma Elementary At Alma?

In the 2024-25 school year, 192 students attended Alma Elementary At Alma.

Is Alma Elementary At Alma a good school?

Alma Elementary At Alma ranks 124^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Alma Elementary At Alma?

Students at Alma Elementary At Alma are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Alma Elementary At Alma in?

Alma Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Alma Elementary At Alma attend?

Students who attend Alma Elementary At Alma usually go on to attend:

High : Alma High School

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