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Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon is an elementary school in Gordon, Nebraska, serving 184 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Gordon-Rushville Public Schools district, which is ranked 99 out of 182 districts in the state.

Academically, the school has shown strong performance in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, with 80% and 82% of students proficient or better, respectively. However, the school's 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics scores have been weaker, with only 46% and 57% of students proficient or better. The nearby Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville school has shown similar academic trends, with strong 3rd grade ELA scores but weaker 3rd grade Mathematics performance.

One area of concern for Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.2% to 21.5% in recent years. This is a significant issue that may be impacting student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 199 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 408 out of 452 in 2018-2019. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to more personalized attention and support for students.

156

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,638

Per pupil spending ?

94.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343-0530

(308) 282-0216

District: Gordon-Rushville Public Schools

Students who attend Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon usually attend:

Middle:	Gordon-Rushville Middle School
High:	Gordon-Rushville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

American Indian:

19.9%

Hispanic:

12.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2014 → 54th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (69% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2014

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg63%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon 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	59.8	199 of 428	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	219 of 459	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.9	302 of 457	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.6	345 of 442	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.2	408 of 452	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	25.4	368 of 450	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.9	339 of 459	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	50.6	252 of 480	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.7	364 of 488	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	33.7	352 of 483	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.7	407 of 485	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	23.1	418 of 480	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	26.0	394 of 473	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	48.9	298 of 502	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	29.2	431 of 471	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	56.3	262 of 478	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	50.0	165 of 337	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.7	252 of 318	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.9	267 of 349	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.8	278 of 341	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	56.1	137 of 312	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.7	109 of 259	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.2	144 of 264	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	35.9	235 of 356	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	45.3	211 of 388	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.1	254 of 368	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	20.5	341 of 391	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)56th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2022)51st percentile+17 vs school

White (2022)46th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2022)34th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%+14 vs state

Mathematics66%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon	Public	PK, KG-5	500 W Second	Gordon	69343	Sheridan County	Gordon-Rushville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 282-0216	156	17	9.3		88 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (12.2%)	1 (0.6%)	31 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.9%)								(n/a)	76.0	72.3	80.0	66.2	$21,638	$3,501	$16,586
Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Sprague	Rushville	69360	Sheridan County	Gordon-Rushville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 327-2491	126	10	12.2		83 (65.9%)	2 (1.6%)	9 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.1%)								(n/a)				77.6	$19,551	$3,519	$14,344

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon

What is the racial makeup of Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon?

Students at Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon are 56% White, 20% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon attend?

Students who attend Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gordon-Rushville Middle School
High : Gordon-Rushville High School

How many students attend Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon?

In the 2024-25 school year, 156 students attended Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon.

What district is Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon in?

Gordon-Rushville Public Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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