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Garden County Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Garden County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oshkosh, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school is part of the Garden County Schools district, which is ranked 127 out of 182 districts in the state.

Academically, Garden County Elementary School has shown mixed performance compared to the state average. While the school has outperformed the state in some areas, such as 4th and 6th grade math, it has underperformed in others, like 5th grade science. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have generally been lower than the state average, but it has had more success in mathematics, often exceeding the state's proficiency rates. The school's high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 5.7% to 44.1%, are a significant concern and may be impacting its academic performance.

Despite these challenges, Garden County Elementary School has demonstrated success in serving its high-needs student population, ranking among the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools in proficiency for low-income students. The school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its ability to support its students. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and building on the school's strengths in serving low-income students could be key strategies to improve overall student outcomes.

140

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,870

Per pupil spending ?

73.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 West 2nd
Oshkosh, NE 69154-0230

(308) 772-3336

District: Garden County Schools

Students who attend Garden County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Garden County Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2014 → 44th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Science scores 10 pts below the Nebraska average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg64%

Nebraska avg61%

Not ranked this year

Garden County 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	53.6	238 of 428	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.8	220 of 459	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.0	261 of 457	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.3	233 of 442	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.7	310 of 452	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.3	297 of 450	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	67.7	143 of 459	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.1	202 of 480	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.8	213 of 488	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.4	263 of 483	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	79.7	57 of 485	88.2%	★★★★☆
2012	46.4	285 of 480	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.8	167 of 473	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.2	189 of 502	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.6	183 of 471	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.6	16 of 478	96.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	67.2	84 of 312	73.1%	★★★★☆
2021	78.9	27 of 264	89.8%	★★★★★
2019	67.0	82 of 298	72.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	37.7	243 of 367	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.4	255 of 347	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	36.9	254 of 385	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.2	240 of 388	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.1	244 of 368	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.5	325 of 391	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.2	301 of 391	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)73rd percentile+21 vs school

White (2023)34th percentile-18 vs school

Male (2019)34th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science70%-10 vs state

Mathematics62%+4 vs state

English Language Arts49%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	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
Garden County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	800 West 2nd	Oshkosh	69154	Garden County	Garden County Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 772-3336	140	12	11.3	73.6%	113 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)								(n/a)	49.2	61.9	69.6	69.6	$23,870	$2,119	$18,396

Frequently Asked Questions about Garden County Elementary School

How many students attend Garden County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 140 students attended Garden County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Garden County Elementary School?

Students at Garden County Elementary School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Garden County Elementary School in?

Garden County Schools

What schools do graduates of Garden County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Garden County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Garden County Junior/Senior High School

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