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Dudley Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

254^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 14% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Dudley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gothenburg, Nebraska, serving 426 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Gothenburg Public Schools district, which is ranked 106 out of 115 districts in the state.

Dudley Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools, with its performance declining in recent years from a 3-star rating to a 1-star rating. Female students have performed better than male students, and low-income students have outperformed the overall school. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are lower than the state averages, with some grades performing significantly below the state level. Despite the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, its academic performance remains below the state average.

Nearby schools, such as Elementary School at Eustis and Brady Elementary School, have varying performance levels, with some outperforming Dudley Elementary School. Analyzing the practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for Dudley Elementary School to improve its own performance and address the challenges it faces in effectively educating its students.

416

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,848

Per pupil spending ?

44%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1311 Avenue G
Gothenburg, NE 69138-1799

(308) 537-3651

District: Gothenburg Public Schools

Students who attend Dudley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Gothenburg Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 32nd percentile in 2015 → 14th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nebraska average (50% vs 61% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg55%

Nebraska avg61%

254^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

107^th of 118Gothenburg Public Schools among Nebraska districts

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
2025	19.7	254 of 294	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.1	328 of 428	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.5	326 of 459	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.4	332 of 457	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.5	257 of 442	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.9	219 of 452	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.5	268 of 450	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.6	252 of 459	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.8	324 of 480	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.9	330 of 488	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.4	287 of 483	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.7	232 of 485	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.3	126 of 480	73.8%	★★★★☆
2011	71.0	111 of 473	76.5%	★★★★☆
2010	56.2	237 of 502	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.4	265 of 471	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.5	153 of 478	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.1	225 of 430	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	73.4	80 of 418	80.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	41.9	135 of 203	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.0	190 of 349	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.4	233 of 337	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.9	198 of 318	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.6	172 of 349	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.5	217 of 341	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	43.3	68 of 112	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.3	191 of 312	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.6	182 of 259	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.4	156 of 264	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.0	175 of 298	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.2	190 of 281	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	28.2	167 of 203	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.0	282 of 366	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.1	273 of 356	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.9	204 of 328	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.3	179 of 367	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	196 of 347	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	12.4	184 of 193	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.2	248 of 261	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.3	328 of 385	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.8	349 of 388	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.8	278 of 368	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.1	239 of 391	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.8	285 of 391	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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 (2024)39th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2024)33rd percentile+10 vs school

Male (2024)18th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)5th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science84%+5 vs state

English Language Arts47%-12 vs state

Mathematics45%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Dudley 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 6th 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
Dudley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1311 Avenue G	Gothenburg	69138	Dawson County	Gothenburg Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 537-3651	416	33	12.6	44.0%	362 (87.0%)	7 (1.7%)	34 (8.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	19.7	254^th of 294 public elementary schools	13.6%		29.1	328^th of 428 public elementary schools	23.4%	74	41.4	48.1	43.9	53.6	46.6	55.2			44.8	84.2	84.2	$18,848	$835	$15,716
Cozad Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 East 14th Street	Cozad	69130	Dawson County	Cozad Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 784-3462	432	31	13.9	58.8%	317 (73.4%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (19.7%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.0%)	10 (2.3%)	41.9	190^th of 294 public elementary schools	35.4%		46.4	268^th of 428 public elementary schools	37.4%	78	48.7	76.0	54.9		59.7	61.8	66.7	67.1	65.2	82.9	82.9	$13,371	$1,211	$10,751
Brady Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	112 E Popleton Ave	Brady	69123	Lincoln County	Brady Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 584-3317	83	12	6.9	37.3%	77 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$31,903	$1,310	$26,730
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dudley Elementary School

How many students attend Dudley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 416 students attended Dudley Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Dudley Elementary School attend?

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

High : Gothenburg Secondary School

What district is Dudley Elementary School in?

Gothenburg Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Dudley Elementary School?

Students at Dudley Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Dudley Elementary School a good school?

Dudley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Nebraska elementary schools.

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