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Arapahoe Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Arapahoe Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Arapahoe, Nebraska, with 184 students. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from a high of 97 out of 483 Nebraska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 355 out of 457 in 2021-2022. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 249 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools, with a 2-star rating, which is generally lower than the higher-performing So Valley Elementary School (ranked 154 with a 3-star rating) and Cambridge Elementary School (ranked 270 with a 2-star rating).

Arapahoe Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school has also seen a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.1% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in the most recent school year (2023-2024), which is significantly higher than the nearby Elwood Elementary School. Additionally, Arapahoe Elementary School serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the high free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 52.6% to 58.15% over the past few years.

By addressing the root causes of high absenteeism and providing additional resources and support to meet the diverse needs of its student population, Arapahoe Elementary School may be able to improve its academic performance and provide a more supportive learning environment for the community. Collaboration with nearby higher-performing schools, such as So Valley Elementary School, could also be a valuable resource for Arapahoe Elementary School to learn from and potentially share best practices.

181

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,216

Per pupil spending ?

42.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922

(308) 962-5459

District: Arapahoe Public Schools

Students who attend Arapahoe Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Arapahoe High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

8.8%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2014 → 42nd in 2024

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 38 percentile points since 2014

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg59%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Arapahoe 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	50.7	249 of 428	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.6	241 of 459	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.8	355 of 457	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.5	197 of 442	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.9	292 of 452	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.8	302 of 450	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.6	183 of 459	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.1	266 of 480	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.5	226 of 488	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.7	97 of 483	79.9%	★★★★☆
2013	69.2	118 of 485	75.7%	★★★★☆
2012	73.4	92 of 480	80.8%	★★★★☆
2011	58.1	194 of 473	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.7	254 of 502	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	72.5	40 of 471	91.5%	★★★★★
2008	70.1	67 of 478	86.0%	★★★★☆
2007	58.2	214 of 430	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	76.5	65 of 418	84.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	29.6	253 of 349	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.0	176 of 337	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.1	197 of 349	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	63.9	98 of 312	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	117 of 298	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	91 of 281	67.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	27.0	288 of 367	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.7	198 of 347	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	34.3	267 of 385	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	20.1	341 of 388	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.2	212 of 368	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.6	335 of 391	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.2	344 of 391	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)69th percentile+21 vs school

White (2023)31st percentile-17 vs school

Female (2023)28th percentile-20 vs school

Male (2019)22nd percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics58%~ state avg

English Language Arts53%-6 vs state

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by a citizen
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The teachers are outstanding and willing to help all students. I see many of the teachers at school way before school starts, long after school is out and on the weekends. Close Quote

Schools Near Arapahoe Elementary School

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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 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arapahoe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	610 Walnut	Arapahoe	68922	Furnas County	Arapahoe Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 962-5459	181	12	15.2	42.5%	159 (87.8%)	3 (1.7%)	16 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)				53.2			58.2	$20,216	$1,202	$16,800
Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1003 Nelson St	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 697-3322	127	10	12.1	40.9%	124 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				72.1		70.0	83.7	$19,180	$892	$14,546
So Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	43737 Hwy 89	Oxford	68967	Furnas County	Southern Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 868-2222	252	22	11.4	53.6%	220 (87.3%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	63.5	108^th of 294 public elementary schools	63.3%		65	154^th of 428 public elementary schools	64.0%	46	63.3		70.6	68.6	70.0	78.6	81.4	$19,698	$397	$17,089
Elwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 First Ave	Elwood	68937	Gosper County	Elwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 785-2491	115	11	10.0	37.4%	100 (87.0%)	2 (1.7%)	9 (7.8%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	66.7	45.5		49.2			52.4	$24,676	$1,078	$19,827

Frequently Asked Questions about Arapahoe Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Arapahoe Elementary School?

Students at Arapahoe Elementary School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Arapahoe Elementary School attend?

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

High : Arapahoe High School

How many students attend Arapahoe Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 181 students attended Arapahoe Elementary School.

What district is Arapahoe Elementary School in?

Arapahoe Public Schools

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