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Elwood Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Elwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elwood, Nebraska, serving 130 students in grades PK-7. The school is part of the Eustis-Farnam Public Schools district, which is ranked 198 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elwood Elementary School stands out for its predominantly white student population (94.62%), which is significantly higher than the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools like Bryan Elementary (75.46% Hispanic) and Pershing Elementary (68.77% Hispanic). Academically, the school's performance on NSCAS tests is generally below the state average, with 3rd-grade math scores at 41% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 58%. Elwood Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 182 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 366 out of 459 in the current 2022-2023 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite these academic challenges, Elwood Elementary School has some unique strengths. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.69%) compared to nearby schools like Sandoz Elementary (83.11%) and Morton Elementary (82.5%), suggesting a more affluent student population. Additionally, Elwood Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $19,127 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, which could contribute to more individualized attention and support for students.

115

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,676

Per pupil spending ?

37.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

502 First Ave
Elwood, NE 68937-0107

(308) 785-2491

District: Elwood Public Schools

Students who attend Elwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Elwood High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Hispanic:

7.8%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2011 → 20th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg54%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Elwood 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
2023	26.5	366 of 459	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	49.0	239 of 457	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.8	281 of 450	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	60.4	182 of 459	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.3	193 of 480	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.3	269 of 488	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.2	267 of 483	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	30.9	376 of 485	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.1	349 of 480	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.3	372 of 473	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.0	347 of 502	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.5	98 of 471	79.2%	★★★★☆
2008	66.7	126 of 478	73.6%	★★★★☆
2007	53.0	243 of 430	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	63.7	151 of 418	63.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	15.6	358 of 385	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	35.1	264 of 388	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2023)7th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics52%-6 vs state

English Language Arts49%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Elwood Elementary School

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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 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
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
Elementary School At Eustis	Public	PK, KG-6	504 N Ingalls St	Eustis	69028	Frontier County	Eustis-Farnam Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 486-3991	115	12	9.4	36.5%	114 (99.1%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				58.8							$25,970	$273	$21,979
Bertrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	503 School St	Bertrand	68927	Phelps County	Bertrand Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 472-3427	121	11	11.4	46.3%	105 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)				51.6							$22,692	$1,081	$18,146
Morton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	505 S Lincoln	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3764	321	26	12.2	81.6%	24 (7.5%)	55 (17.1%)	233 (72.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)											$16,325	$989	$13,911
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 N Harrison	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3762	385	24	15.8	51.7%	88 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	292 (75.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	23.1	245^th of 294 public elementary schools	16.7%		42.7	280^th of 428 public elementary schools	34.6%	35	42.4	57.1	51.7	50.3	54.6	61.9	60.3	58.8			$13,616	$810	$11,476
Sandoz Elementary School	Public	2-3	1711 N Erie	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-5540	358	25	14.1	83.0%	24 (6.7%)	47 (13.1%)	283 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	31.6			31.6							$16,532	$1,281	$13,981
Pershing Elementary School	Public	4-5	1104 N Tyler	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3765	312	23	13.3	81.1%	24 (7.7%)	44 (14.1%)	239 (76.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4.7	284^th of 294 public elementary schools	3.4%		9	398^th of 428 public elementary schools	7.0%	114		34.4	36.9	35.7		44.0	47.1	45.5	72.6	72.6	$15,819	$1,418	$12,890
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Elwood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Elwood Elementary School attend?

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

High : Elwood High School

How many students attend Elwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 115 students attended Elwood Elementary School.

What district is Elwood Elementary School in?

Elwood Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Elwood Elementary School?

Students at Elwood Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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