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Atkinson Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Atkinson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Atkinson, Nebraska, part of the West Holt Public Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. With 199 students, Atkinson Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Nebraska over the past decade, currently ranking 21 out of 274 elementary schools in the state.

Atkinson Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 83.33% of 3rd-grade students and 82.14% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 57.45% and 55.79%, respectively. The school also has particularly strong performance among specific student subgroups, with female students and low socioeconomic status students ranking among the top in the state. Additionally, Atkinson Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.3% to 21.1% in recent years, lower than the state average.

While Atkinson Elementary School outperforms the state average, the nearby O'Neill Elementary School, which is part of the O'Neill Public Schools district, has lower academic proficiency rates and a lower overall ranking compared to Atkinson. This suggests that the educational quality and resources available at Atkinson Elementary School may be superior to those at some neighboring schools in the region.

189

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,076

Per pupil spending ?

46%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713-0457

(402) 925-5483

District: West Holt Public Schools

Students who attend Atkinson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Holt High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (78% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Nebraska elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 31 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg73%

Nebraska avg58%

23^rd of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 118West Holt 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	86.6	23 of 294	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	62.5	176 of 428	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.6	141 of 459	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.7	99 of 457	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	69 of 442	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	84.3	49 of 452	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	85.1	41 of 450	90.9%	★★★★★
2017	80.9	59 of 459	87.1%	★★★★☆
2016	66.2	138 of 480	71.3%	★★★★☆
2015	60.3	191 of 488	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.1	173 of 483	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.8	186 of 485	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.3	166 of 480	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.7	269 of 473	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.1	358 of 502	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	42.0	372 of 471	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.5	402 of 478	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	68.3	93 of 337	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	57 of 318	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	85.9	32 of 349	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	22 of 341	93.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	85.2	20 of 312	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	85.9	15 of 259	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	94.6	5 of 264	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	92.9	2 of 298	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	79.2	38 of 281	86.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	60.1	137 of 366	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	94 of 356	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	54.1	149 of 328	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.9	130 of 367	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.2	81 of 347	76.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	30 of 193	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	45.4	170 of 261	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.5	127 of 385	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	90 of 388	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	65 of 368	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.7	52 of 391	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	84.1	36 of 391	90.8%	★★★★★

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)94th percentile+24 vs school

White (2025)84th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2022)72nd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2023)63rd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics79%+21 vs state

English Language Arts77%+18 vs state

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Schools Near Atkinson 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 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
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 N Main	Atkinson	68713	Holt County	West Holt Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 925-5483	189	18	10.5	46.0%	170 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	86.6	23^rd of 294 public elementary schools	92.2%		62.5	176^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.9%	153	83.3		82.1		76.7	80.0	78.6		78.6			$21,076	$873	$17,709
Stuart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	404 E 2nd	Stuart	68780	Holt County	Stuart Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 924-3302	117	10	11.4	51.3%	112 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					50.0							$20,455	$808	$16,360
O'Neill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 N 4th Street	Oneill	68763	Holt County	O'Neill Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 336-1400	471	39	12.1	47.3%	351 (74.5%)	2 (0.4%)	102 (21.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	38.5	205^th of 294 public elementary schools	30.3%		47.1	263^rd of 428 public elementary schools	38.6%	58	62.3	46.6	56.7	58.1	56.1	52.5		66.1	50.8	89.6	89.6	$16,864	$1,825	$13,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Atkinson Elementary School

How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended Atkinson Elementary School.

What district is Atkinson Elementary School in?

West Holt Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Atkinson Elementary School?

Students at Atkinson Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Atkinson Elementary School attend?

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

High : West Holt High School

Is Atkinson Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Atkinson Elementary School ranks in the top 7.8% of Nebraska elementary 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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