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Diller-Odell Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Diller-Odell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Diller, Nebraska, with 137 students. The school is part of the Diller-Odell Public Schools district, which is ranked 92 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diller-Odell Elementary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was 65%, compared to the state average of 58.98%, and its 4th grade Math proficiency rate was 55%, compared to the state average of 59.96%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, reaching as high as 33rd out of 450 Nebraska elementary schools in 2017-2018, and currently ranking 259th out of 428 elementary schools in the state. Diller-Odell Elementary School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary School and Paddock Lane School, Diller-Odell Elementary School stands out with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, a significantly higher statewide ranking, and a lower student-teacher ratio. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (27.01% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting a relatively more affluent student population.

137

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,427

Per pupil spending ?

28.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342-0008

(402) 793-5570

District: Diller-Odell Public Schools

Students who attend Diller-Odell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Diller-Odell Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Hispanic:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2014 → 39th in 2024

Strengths

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

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 55 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg60%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Diller-Odell 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	48.0	259 of 428	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.8	200 of 459	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.9	154 of 457	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.7	99 of 442	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.8	84 of 452	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	88.2	33 of 450	92.7%	★★★★★
2017	80.8	60 of 459	86.9%	★★★★☆
2016	72.9	109 of 480	77.3%	★★★★☆
2015	76.7	88 of 488	82.0%	★★★★☆
2014	87.7	28 of 483	94.2%	★★★★★
2013	87.0	28 of 485	94.2%	★★★★★
2012	69.7	116 of 480	75.8%	★★★★☆
2011	60.0	182 of 473	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.7	179 of 502	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.2	29 of 471	93.8%	★★★★★
2008	67.2	116 of 478	75.7%	★★★★☆
2007	60.4	192 of 430	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	77.2	58 of 418	86.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	43.7	224 of 385	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.4	177 of 388	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.6	112 of 368	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	104 of 391	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	83.5	39 of 391	90.0%	★★★★★

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)42nd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics67%+9 vs state

English Language Arts62%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Diller-Odell 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
Diller-Odell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	315 Smith St	Diller	68342	Jefferson County	Diller-Odell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 793-5570	137	15	9.4	28.5%	132 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					62.1					66.7			$23,427	$48	$21,662
Jefferson Intermediate School	Public	3-6	924 K Street	Fairbury	68352	Jefferson County	Fairbury Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 729-5041	259	23	11.3	56.8%	217 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	12.2	268^th of 294 public elementary schools	8.8%		31	323^rd of 428 public elementary schools	24.5%	55	46.3	35.0	44.7	39.4	42.2	47.0	52.5	56.6	59.1	54.0	68.4	68.4	$18,309	$1,235	$14,850
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	808 F St	Fairbury	68352	Jefferson County	Fairbury Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 729-2418	277	21	13.1	60.3%	209 (75.5%)	9 (3.2%)	51 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)													$22,535	$2,020	$18,300
Southern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	315 W 2nd St	Blue Springs	68318	Gage County	Southern School District 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 645-3359	198	20	10.0		174 (87.9%)	9 (4.5%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)					38.0					41.0			$20,733	$840	$17,835
Tri County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	72520 Hwy 103	De Witt	68341	Jefferson County	Tri County Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 683-4035	232	21	11.1	23.3%	216 (93.1%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	72.6	76^th of 294 public elementary schools	74.1%		70.7	121^st of 428 public elementary schools	71.7%	45		74.1	66.7	70.4	66.7			76.7	81.5	80.2			$18,257	$1,131	$15,358
Beatrice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	333 North 33rd Street	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 223-1525	798	58	13.6	57.1%	634 (79.4%)	5 (0.6%)	108 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.3%)	17							(n/a)	54.0	60.0	34.9		49.0	46.0	66.2	28.9		46.2	74.5	74.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Diller-Odell Elementary School

How many students attend Diller-Odell Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 137 students attended Diller-Odell Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Diller-Odell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Diller-Odell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Diller-Odell Secondary School

What is the racial makeup of Diller-Odell Elementary School?

Students at Diller-Odell Elementary School are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Diller-Odell Elementary School in?

Diller-Odell Public Schools

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