Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Axtell Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Axtell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 200 students in grades PK-6 in Axtell, Nebraska. The school is part of the Axtell Community Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Axtell Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.07% of 3rd graders, 70% of 4th graders, and 68% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91%, 58.98%, and 58.3% respectively. In Mathematics, 79.31% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 60.65%. The school has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 378 out of 483 Nebraska elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 116 out of 428 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools in the Kearney Public Schools district, such as Emerson Elementary, Northeast Elementary, and Bryant Elementary, Axtell Elementary School outperforms them on NSCAS test scores. Additionally, Axtell Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8 compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.5 to 18.6, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

200

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,405

Per pupil spending ?

26%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924-0097

(308) 743-2415

District: Axtell Community Schools

Students who attend Axtell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Axtell High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

African American:

2.5%

See top rated Nebraska public schools

Compare Axtell Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2014 → 73rd in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (74% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 51 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg76%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Axtell 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	71.2	116 of 428	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	133 of 459	71.0%	★★★★☆
2022	63.1	163 of 457	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	180 of 442	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.8	254 of 452	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.6	244 of 450	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.1	349 of 459	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	42.5	304 of 480	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.1	317 of 488	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	30.6	378 of 483	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	49.8	269 of 485	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.8	178 of 480	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	37.9	328 of 473	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	74.7	65 of 502	87.1%	★★★★☆
2009	73.3	27 of 471	94.3%	★★★★★
2008	68.4	94 of 478	80.3%	★★★★☆
2007	63.7	165 of 430	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.6	94 of 418	77.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	48.2	192 of 366	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.4	187 of 328	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	60.0	98 of 261	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	167 of 385	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.6	190 of 388	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.3	209 of 368	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.5	289 of 391	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.1	313 of 391	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2024)62nd percentile-10 vs school

Male (2023)48th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics84%+25 vs state

English Language Arts65%+6 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Axtell Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Axtell Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Axtell Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th 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
Axtell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 743-2415	200	15	13.4	26.0%	184 (92.0%)	5 (2.5%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)			67.7	64.8				83.5			$19,405	$976	$15,797
Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	115	7	16.6		108 (93.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)								(n/a)											$26,970	$1,521	$20,120
Minden East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	123 N Minden Ave	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 832-2460	239	22	11.0	29.3%	209 (87.4%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)	72.0			72.0	74.0			74.0			$18,706	$1,453	$15,468
Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	613 Nelson Street	Hildreth	68947	Franklin County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 938-2415	45	5	9.0		42 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)				57.8							$32,465	$1,015	$23,866
Holdrege Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 995-4339	340	29	11.6	40.9%	274 (80.6%)	6 (1.8%)	51 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	20.3	253^rd of 294 public elementary schools	13.9%		43.9	278^th of 428 public elementary schools	35.0%	25	50.0	43.3		46.9	61.4	58.3		60.0			$17,599	$612	$14,508
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 16th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8200	398	26	15.4	32.9%	311 (78.1%)	2 (0.5%)	60 (15.1%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	64.1	105^th of 294 public elementary schools	64.3%		71.3	115^th of 428 public elementary schools	73.1%	10	63.2	73.3	70.4	68.8	69.1	76.7	64.8	69.9	91.6	91.6	$13,286	$247	$11,425
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1611 Ave C	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8190	248	19	12.8	58.1%	141 (56.9%)	6 (2.4%)	89 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	56.9	131^st of 294 public elementary schools	55.4%		52.5	243^rd of 428 public elementary schools	43.2%	112	45.8	63.2	78.1	61.4	64.6	81.6	75.6	73.2	87.8	87.8	$15,509	$1,641	$12,449
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 W 24th St	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8040	284	20	14.4	52.1%	151 (53.2%)	10 (3.5%)	99 (34.9%)	6 (2.1%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	10 (3.5%)	31.5	224^th of 294 public elementary schools	23.8%		56.5	223^rd of 428 public elementary schools	47.9%	1	48.9	61.4	53.1	54.3	59.6		67.4	72.1	79.6	79.6	$16,305	$1,435	$11,918
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2705 Ave E	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8270	235	18	13.0	54.5%	152 (64.7%)	5 (2.1%)	70 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	16.5	262^nd of 294 public elementary schools	10.9%		47.5	260^th of 428 public elementary schools	39.3%	2	48.8		41.2	46.7	58.1			53.3			$16,218	$1,853	$12,667
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 7th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8280	257	15	16.7	28.4%	210 (81.7%)	5 (1.9%)	24 (9.3%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	80.4	42^nd of 294 public elementary schools	85.7%		83.8	47^th of 428 public elementary schools	89.0%	5	69.4	76.9	82.6	76.1	73.5	82.1	87.0	80.6			$12,604	$429	$11,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Axtell Elementary School

How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 200 students attended Axtell Elementary School.

What district is Axtell Elementary School in?

Axtell Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Axtell Elementary School?

Students at Axtell Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Axtell Elementary School attend?

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

High : Axtell High School

Rate Axtell Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NENebraska Elementary School Rankings

NENebraska District Rankings

Schools in Axtell, NE

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Axtell Elementary School!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.