Heartland Community Elementary

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Heartland Community Elementary ranks 130 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heartland Community Elementary is a public elementary school located in Henderson, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 197 students. The school is part of the Heartland Community Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heartland Community Elementary consistently performs above the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 61% to 81% across different subjects and grade levels, compared to the state averages of 55% to 76%. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 69% to 78%, significantly higher than the state average of 57% to 65%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white in recent years, and a relatively low percentage of minority students, with Hispanic students making up the largest minority group at around 3% in recent years.

Heartland Community Elementary has a moderate percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27% to 36% in recent years, which is lower than some nearby schools like York Elementary (49% free/reduced lunch) and Harvard Elementary (unknown, but likely higher). The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $17,429 to $21,409 in recent years, which is higher than the spending per student at nearby schools like York Elementary ($12,172) and Sutton Elementary ($17,095). Additionally, Heartland Community Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 13.8 in recent years, which is comparable to or slightly lower than the ratios at nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371-8929

(402) 723-4434

District: Heartland Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,409

Students who attend Heartland Community Elementary usually attend:

High:

Heartland Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 197

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heartland Community Elementary ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heartland Community Elementary is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Heartland Community Elementary employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heartland Community Elementary is $21,409.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Heartland Community Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heartland Community Elementary 130^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Heartland Community Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Heartland Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Heartland Community Schools 8^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heartland Community Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	75.80	69^th	418	83.5%
2007	60.64	191^st	430	55.6%
2008	70.58	59^th	478	87.7%
2009	64.98	148^th	471	68.6%
2010	50.98	278^th	502	44.6%
2011	52.88	234^th	473	50.5%
2012	57.05	204^th	480	57.5%
2013	64.06	151^st	485	68.9%
2014	70.03	108^th	483	77.6%
2015	69.76	119^th	488	75.6%
2016	57.21	201^st	480	58.1%
2017	73.69	113^th	459	75.4%
2018	72.89	98^th	450	78.2%
2019	70.96	112^th	452	75.2%
2021	65.62	122^nd	442	72.4%
2022	70.18	117^th	457	74.4%
2023	70.81	130^th	459	71.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	67.31	96^th	347	72.3%
2019	80.64	56^th	367	84.7%
2022	57.83	150^th	356	57.9%
2023	56.78	153^rd	366	58.2%

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Rank History for White students at Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	68.13	97^th	391	75.2%
2019	62.51	126^th	391	67.8%
2021	57.00	132^nd	368	64.1%
2022	66.00	103^rd	388	73.5%
2023	61.14	139^th	385	63.9%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heartland Community Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	151	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	156
2000	147	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	152
2001	137	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	141
2002	109	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	112
2003	109	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	112
2004	94	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	100
2005	92	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	98
2006	94	2	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	101
2007	105	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	111
2008	152	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	160
2009	148	2	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	165
2010	156	0	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	170
2011	165	0	0	11	1	0	2	179
2012	174	0	0	9	0	0	2	185
2013	174	0	0	8	0	0	3	185
2014	165	0	0	12	0	0	3	180
2015	172	1	0	12	0	0	3	188
2016	176	0	0	11	0	0	3	190
2017	173	0	0	13	0	0	3	189
2018	171	0	2	5	0	0	4	182
2019	170	0	2	3	0	0	4	179
2020	191	0	2	3	0	0	3	199
2021	174	0	1	5	2	0	0	182
2022	179	1	1	6	6	0	2	195
2023	182	1	0	5	0	0	9	197

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heartland Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	156	12.4	12.6	19.2
2000	152	11.5	13.2	12.5
2001	141	13.9	10.1	15.6
2002	112	10.9	10.3	25
2003	112	10.9	10.3	25
2004	100	10.0	10.0	24
2005	98	8.9	11.0	27.6
2006	101	10.4	9.7	26.7
2007	111	9.4	11.8	28.8
2008	160	12.1	13.2	23.1
2009	165	11.6	14.2	25.5
2010	170	13.6	12.4	30
2011	179	13.8	12.9	26.3
2012	185	12.5	14.8	26.5
2013	185	13.5	13.6	22.2
2014	180	13.8	12.9	24.4
2015	188	15.0	12.5	27.1
2016	190	14.0	13.5	29.5
2017	189	14.1	13.3	31.7
2018	182	14.9	12.1	33.5
2019	179	13.6	13.1	33
2020	199	13.8	14.3	30.2
2021	182	13.7	13.2	31.3
2022	195	14.0	13.8	27.2
2023	197	14.7	13.3	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heartland Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	156	12.4	12.6	19.2
2000	152	11.5	13.2	12.5
2001	141	13.9	10.1	15.6
2002	112	10.9	10.3	25
2003	112	10.9	10.3	25
2004	100	10.0	10.0	24
2005	98	8.9	11.0	27.6
2006	101	10.4	9.7	26.7
2007	111	9.4	11.8	28.8
2008	160	12.1	13.2	23.1
2009	165	11.6	14.2	25.5
2010	170	13.6	12.4	30
2011	179	13.8	12.9	26.3
2012	185	12.5	14.8	26.5
2013	185	13.5	13.6	22.2
2014	180	13.8	12.9	24.4
2015	188	15.0	12.5	27.1
2016	190	14.0	13.5	29.5
2017	189	14.1	13.3	31.7
2018	182	14.9	12.1	33.5
2019	179	13.6	13.1	33
2020	199	13.8	14.3	30.2
2021	182	13.7	13.2	31.3
2022	195	14.0	13.8	27.2
2023	197	14.7	13.3	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heartland Community Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (3.1%)	$13,753 (82.3%)	$16,702
2020	$829 (4.8%)	$14,128 (81.1%)	$17,429
2021	$752 (3.9%)	$15,893 (82.9%)	$19,179
2022	$878 (4.7%)	$15,314 (81.9%)	$18,692
2023	$1,596 (7.5%)	$16,195 (75.6%)	$21,409

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heartland Community Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 130^th of 459 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	62	52	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	62	52	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Elementary)	56	77	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Schools)	56	77	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	78	61	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	78	61	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	58	67	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	58	67	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Elementary)	61	71	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Schools)	61	71	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Heartland Community Elementary)	91	81	10%
5th Grade Science (Heartland Community Schools)	91	81	10%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Elementary)	57	66	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	57	66	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	197	10.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	182	7.1%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	35.5%	2.6%

Schools Near Heartland Community Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Heartland Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1501 Front St	Henderson	68371	York County	Heartland Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 723-4434	197	15	13.3	35.5%	182 (92.4%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	70.8	130^th of 459 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.2	117^th of 457 public elementary schools	74.4%	13		61.0	67.0	66.0	77.0	78.0	71.0	69.0	81.0	$21,409	$1,596	$16,195
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 725-3116	110	10	10.7	25.5%	101 (91.8%)	2 (1.8%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)			44.0							$20,050	$889	$15,831
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	(n/a)	(402) 724-2231	120	10	12.1	32.5%	114 (95.0%)	2 (1.7%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.1	257^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.0%		55.2	202^nd of 457 public elementary schools	55.8%	55	56.0		61.0	60.0	50.0		67.0		72.0	$19,718	$906	$16,508
Sutton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1107 N Saunders	Sutton	68979	Clay County	Sutton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 773-4423	240	21	11.6	42.5%	164 (68.3%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	48.1	248^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.0%		58.2	187^th of 457 public elementary schools	59.1%	61	66.0	60.0	44.0	63.0	60.0	57.0	52.0	69.0	68.0	$17,095	$832	$14,181
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 H St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 694-6923	513	39	13.0	33.7%	446 (86.9%)	4 (0.8%)	46 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	74.6	103^rd of 459 public elementary schools	77.6%		69.7	119^th of 457 public elementary schools	74.0%	16	77.0	68.0	73.0		70.0	68.0	78.0		82.0	$14,251	$413	$12,536
York Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Washington Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 362-6655	594	42	14.2	49.5%	459 (77.3%)	11 (1.9%)	83 (14.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.2%)	43.1	282^nd of 459 public elementary schools	38.6%		42.1	281^st of 457 public elementary schools	38.5%	1	55.0	47.0	52.0		54.0	52.0	64.0		84.0	$12,172	$914	$10,080
Giltner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	#2 West 6th Rd	Giltner	68841	Hamilton County	Giltner Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 849-2238	152	11	13.6	33.6%	142 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	48.2	245^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.6%		56.1	198^th of 457 public elementary schools	56.7%	47		62.0	53.0			56.0	71.0		65.0	$17,654	$917	$13,623
Harvard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	506 E North St	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 772-2171	97	10	9.3		54 (55.7%)	1 (1.0%)	42 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.7	410^th of 459 public elementary schools	10.7%		16	394^th of 457 public elementary schools	13.8%	16	46.0		43.0				43.0		50.0	$22,266	$1,402	$19,038

Frequently Asked Questions about Heartland Community Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Heartland Community Elementary?

Students at Heartland Community Elementary are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Heartland Community Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Heartland Community Elementary.

Is Heartland Community Elementary a good school?

Heartland Community Elementary ranks 130^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Heartland Community Elementary in?

Heartland Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Heartland Community Elementary attend?

Students who attend Heartland Community Elementary usually go on to attend:

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