Ansley Elementary School

Ansley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ansley, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 121 students. The school is part of the Ansley Public Schools district, which is ranked 200 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ansley Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.78%) compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by NSCAS test scores, is generally lower than the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 44% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 55%. Similarly, in 6th-grade math, only 33% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 57%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined significantly over the years, from being ranked 41st out of 488 Nebraska elementary schools in 2014-2015 to being ranked 380th out of 459 schools in 2022-2023.

Ansley Elementary School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.55%), significantly higher than the surrounding schools. While the school's spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $20,378 to $21,507 over the past few years, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. In comparison, North Park Elementary School in Broken Bow, which is part of the Broken Bow Public Schools district, has higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking, despite a lower spending per student of $15,411.