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Dorchester Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Dorchester Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 144 students in grades PK-6 in Dorchester, Nebraska. The school is part of the Dorchester Public School District, which is ranked 131 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dorchester Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 65.22% of 3rd graders and 61.11% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91% and 58.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, with 48% of 3rd graders and 67% of 6th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state averages of 60.65% and 57.22%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.7% to 21.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less.

When comparing Dorchester Elementary School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically compared to its peers. For instance, Seward Elementary School, located about 19 miles away, consistently outperforms Dorchester in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, with 89.11% of 3rd graders and 64.44% of 4th graders meeting or exceeding standards in these subjects, compared to Dorchester's lower rates. Additionally, Dorchester Elementary School's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 214 out of 442 schools in 2020-2021 to 251 out of 428 schools in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger star rating decreasing from 3 stars to 2 stars during this period.

141

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,080

Per pupil spending ?

36.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343-0007

(402) 946-2781

District: Dorchester Public School

Students who attend Dorchester Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Dorchester High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.0%

Hispanic:

32.6%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 41st percentile in 2014 → 41st in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nebraska average (51% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Nebraska average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg56%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Dorchester 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	49.7	251 of 428	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.8	300 of 459	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.5	290 of 457	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.6	214 of 442	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.2	278 of 452	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	19.0	393 of 450	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.1	385 of 459	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.4	388 of 480	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	34.9	360 of 488	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.1	284 of 483	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.6	288 of 485	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.0	269 of 480	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.9	260 of 473	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.1	276 of 502	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.5	184 of 471	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.8	86 of 478	82.0%	★★★★☆
2007	37.8	321 of 430	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	78.4	46 of 418	89.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	31.3	274 of 366	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	31.3	285 of 388	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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 (2022)27th percentile-10 vs school

Male (2023)25th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%-4 vs state

Mathematics47%-11 vs state

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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 4th 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
Dorchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 W 9th	Dorchester	68343	Saline County	Dorchester Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 946-2781	141	12	11.8	36.9%	93 (66.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	76.2				54.3					47.1			$19,080	$541	$16,214
Crete Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	309 E 11th St	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 826-5822	438	31	14.3	66.0%	142 (32.4%)	2 (0.5%)	273 (62.3%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)													$17,382	$2,534	$13,228
Friend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 947-2781	127	11	11.3	23.6%	116 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)					51.5					60.6			$24,287	$1,817	$18,968
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 West 1st Street	Milford	68405	Seward County	Milford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 761-2408	430	30	14.2	23.0%	402 (93.5%)	9 (2.1%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	44.7	178^th of 294 public elementary schools	39.5%		59.9	197^th of 428 public elementary schools	54.0%	19	56.9	64.9	53.2	65.0	59.8	55.4	84.2	62.9	60.0	65.2	87.1	87.1	$13,803	$583	$12,112
Crete Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1700 Glenwood Ave	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 826-5833	455	32	14.1	70.5%	156 (34.3%)	3 (0.7%)	278 (61.1%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	38.3	206^th of 294 public elementary schools	29.9%		45.8	270^th of 428 public elementary schools	36.9%	64	49.0	53.6	56.6		53.2	51.0	66.7	69.8		62.7	90.6	90.6	$15,476	$2,108	$11,871
Elementary School At Wilber	Public	PK, KG-5	900 South Franklin Street	Wilber	68465	Saline County	Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 821-2141	254	20	12.7	34.3%	199 (78.3%)	1 (0.4%)	44 (17.3%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)					51.4			71.4		67.6	88.1	88.1	$18,129	$1,483	$14,686
Exeter-Milligan Elementary-Exeter	Public	PK, KG-5	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	97	8	11.8	15.5%	92 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$27,882	$313	$25,290
Seward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Pinewood	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 643-2968	558	36	15.2	22.2%	504 (90.3%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	89.8	14^th of 294 public elementary schools	95.2%		78.1	85^th of 428 public elementary schools	80.1%	71	81.5	86.0			83.9	78.3	89.7			84.4			$15,214	$938	$12,622

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester Elementary School

How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 141 students attended Dorchester Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dorchester Elementary School?

Students at Dorchester Elementary School are 66% White, 33% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Dorchester Elementary School in?

Dorchester Public School

What schools do graduates of Dorchester Elementary School attend?

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

High : Dorchester High School

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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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