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Friend Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Friend Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 147 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Friend, Nebraska. The school is part of the Fillmore Central Public Schools district, which is ranked 116 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Friend Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 69% of 3rd graders, 71% of 5th graders, and 87% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,113 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.5, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, in contrast to some nearby schools like Crete Intermediate School and Crete Elementary School, which have much more diverse student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Friend Elementary School appears to be a high-performing institution that is providing a quality education to its students. Schools like Fillmore Central Elementary and Centennial Elementary School have similar racial makeups and academic performance, suggesting they may be good benchmarks for Friend Elementary School. On the other hand, the more diverse schools in the area may face different challenges and have different approaches to education, which could provide valuable insights for Friend Elementary School as it continues to serve its community.

127

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,287

Per pupil spending ?

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359-0067

(402) 947-2781

District: Friend Public Schools

Students who attend Friend Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Friend High Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2013 → 72nd in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 56 percentile points since 2013

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg62%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Friend 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
2023	70.8	129 of 459	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	51.6	231 of 457	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	80.9	56 of 442	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	53.8	205 of 452	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	164 of 450	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.2	137 of 459	70.2%	★★★★☆
2016	59.9	178 of 480	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	38.5	334 of 488	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.1	274 of 483	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	24.8	406 of 485	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.0	323 of 480	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.4	319 of 473	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.8	337 of 502	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.5	100 of 471	78.8%	★★★★☆
2008	75.3	25 of 478	94.8%	★★★★★
2007	85.8	5 of 430	98.8%	★★★★★
2006	84.4	19 of 418	95.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	60.7	145 of 385	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.5	272 of 388	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	73.5	66 of 368	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	43.1	230 of 391	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.4	168 of 391	57.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2023)62nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics61%+3 vs state

English Language Arts52%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Friend 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 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th 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
Friend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 947-2781	127	11	11.3	23.6%	116 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)					51.5					60.6			$24,287	$1,817	$18,968
Exeter-Milligan Elementary-Exeter	Public	PK, KG-5	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	97	8	11.8	15.5%	92 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$27,882	$313	$25,290
Dorchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 W 9th	Dorchester	68343	Saline County	Dorchester Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 946-2781	141	12	11.8	36.9%	93 (66.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	76.2				54.3					47.1			$19,080	$541	$16,214
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 West 1st Street	Milford	68405	Seward County	Milford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 761-2408	430	30	14.2	23.0%	402 (93.5%)	9 (2.1%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	44.7	178^th of 294 public elementary schools	39.5%		59.9	197^th of 428 public elementary schools	54.0%	19	56.9	64.9	53.2	65.0	59.8	55.4	84.2	62.9	60.0	65.2	87.1	87.1	$13,803	$583	$12,112
Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 534-2321	263	22	11.9	26.6%	242 (92.0%)	6 (2.3%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	78.2	53^rd of 294 public elementary schools	82.0%		79.5	76^th of 428 public elementary schools	82.2%	23		86.1	65.1		73.5			83.3		86.1			$21,934	$1,375	$17,389
Crete Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	309 E 11th St	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 826-5822	438	31	14.3	66.0%	142 (32.4%)	2 (0.5%)	273 (62.3%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)													$17,382	$2,534	$13,228
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 South Gragan Ave	Mc Cool Junction	68401	York County	Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 724-2231	119	11	10.7	32.8%	113 (95.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)		63.6			55.9					64.7			$22,154	$695	$18,589
Fillmore Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	225 N 17th St	Geneva	68361	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 759-3184	253	18	14.0	26.5%	234 (92.5%)	3 (1.2%)	14 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	55.1	139^th of 294 public elementary schools	52.7%		78.6	81^st of 428 public elementary schools	81.1%	58	57.1	71.1			63.8	61.9	84.2			72.5			$17,220	$1,536	$13,254
Crete Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1700 Glenwood Ave	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 826-5833	455	32	14.1	70.5%	156 (34.3%)	3 (0.7%)	278 (61.1%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	38.3	206^th of 294 public elementary schools	29.9%		45.8	270^th of 428 public elementary schools	36.9%	64	49.0	53.6	56.6		53.2	51.0	66.7	69.8		62.7	90.6	90.6	$15,476	$2,108	$11,871

Frequently Asked Questions about Friend Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Friend Elementary School?

Students at Friend Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Friend Elementary School attend?

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

High : Friend High Schools

What district is Friend Elementary School in?

Friend Public Schools

How many students attend Friend Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 127 students attended Friend Elementary School.

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