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Ainsworth Elementary School

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Ainsworth Elementary School ranks 92 nd of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Ainsworth Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Ainsworth, Nebraska, part of the Ainsworth Community Schools district. With 127 students enrolled, the school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Ainsworth Elementary School's academic performance is a standout, with 79.17% of 3rd graders and 61.29% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 57.45% and 59.59% respectively. In Mathematics, 80.65% of 4th graders were proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 60.65%. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 8.8 to 9.3 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Despite serving a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 41.04% to 55.12% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Ainsworth Elementary School has been able to maintain its strong academic performance, particularly for its low-SES student subgroup. In comparison, the nearby Bassett Grade School serves a lower percentage of low-SES students but does not appear to outperform Ainsworth Elementary in academic achievement or student-teacher ratio. The proximity of the Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool also suggests potential for collaboration and a smooth transition for students entering Ainsworth Elementary School.

138

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,744

Per pupil spending ?

45.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210-0065

(402) 387-2083

District: Ainsworth Community Schools

Students who attend Ainsworth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ainsworth Middle School
High:	Ainsworth High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 87th percentile in 2022 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (75% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 87th-percentile peak (2022) to 69th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg73%

Nebraska avg58%

92^nd of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 54 pts since 2015

From bottom 15% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 118Ainsworth Community 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	68.8	92 of 294	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.9	229 of 428	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	299 of 459	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	82.7	61 of 457	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	51.4	221 of 442	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.5	300 of 452	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.9	217 of 450	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	32.6	342 of 459	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.9	400 of 480	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	21.6	417 of 488	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	52.4	240 of 483	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.5	141 of 485	70.9%	★★★★☆
2012	58.0	198 of 480	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.4	199 of 473	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.3	216 of 502	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	45.2	345 of 471	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	48.0	340 of 478	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.9	378 of 430	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	40.1	294 of 418	29.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	40.4	215 of 349	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	53.4	151 of 312	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	96.9	1 of 259	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	70.1	70 of 298	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	65.5	83 of 281	70.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	52.5	171 of 366	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	87.8	23 of 356	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	49.3	183 of 367	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.3	137 of 347	60.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	38.0	190 of 261	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.5	275 of 385	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	76.6	65 of 388	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	46.3	193 of 368	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.7	313 of 391	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.7	227 of 391	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2023)53rd percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)52nd percentile+17 vs school

Female (2023)38th percentile+4 vs school

White (2024)27th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics82%+24 vs state

English Language Arts69%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (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 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
Ainsworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	520 E 2nd St	Ainsworth	69210	Brown County	Ainsworth Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 387-2083	138	15	9.3	45.7%	108 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	68.8	92^nd of 294 public elementary schools	68.7%		54.9	229^th of 428 public elementary schools	46.5%	137	79.2	61.3		69.1	80.7	81.8	$24,744	$1,538	$20,175
Bassett Grade School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 E Florence	Bassett	68714	Rock County	Rock County Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 684-3855	138	12	11.3	27.5%	133 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)			66.7	70.2		64.9	$21,943	$1,356	$18,557

Frequently Asked Questions about Ainsworth Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ainsworth Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Ainsworth Middle School
High : Ainsworth High School

What district is Ainsworth Elementary School in?

Ainsworth Community Schools

How many students attend Ainsworth Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 138 students attended Ainsworth Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ainsworth Elementary School?

Students at Ainsworth Elementary School are 78% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Ainsworth Elementary School a good school?

Ainsworth Elementary School ranks 92^nd of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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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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