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Hay Springs Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Hay Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Hay Springs, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school is part of the Hay Springs Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hay Springs Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (76.67%) compared to nearby schools like Chadron Intermediate (73.29% white) and Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville (63.72% white). The school has also performed well on state assessments, with 3rd and 4th-grade students outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 31st out of 452 schools in 2018-2019 to 215th out of 459 schools in 2022-2023.

Another notable aspect of Hay Springs Elementary is its relatively high per-student spending of $19,150 in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby Chadron Public Schools ($14,654 for Chadron Intermediate and $15,417 for Chadron Primary). However, the school also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 46.67% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 43.15% at Chadron Intermediate and 45% at Chadron Primary.

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,460

Per pupil spending ?

53.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347-0280

(308) 638-4434

District: Hay Springs Public Schools

Students who attend Hay Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hay Springs Middle School
High:	Hay Springs High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2019 → 53rd in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (78% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2019) to 53rd (2023)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg70%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Hay Springs 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	55.1	215 of 459	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.0	147 of 457	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	88.0	31 of 452	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	79.7	70 of 459	84.7%	★★★★☆
2016	64.3	149 of 480	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.6	172 of 488	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.3	241 of 483	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	34.0	361 of 485	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	31.5	352 of 430	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics86%+28 vs state

English Language Arts70%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Hay Springs Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (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 All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hay Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 N Baker St	Hay Springs	69347	Sheridan County	Hay Springs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 638-4434	81	9	9.1	53.1%	64 (79.0%)	2 (2.5%)	3 (3.7%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.1%)								(n/a)			69.8			86.1	$20,460	$1,863	$15,872
Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Sprague	Rushville	69360	Sheridan County	Gordon-Rushville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 327-2491	126	10	12.2		83 (65.9%)	2 (1.6%)	9 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.1%)								(n/a)						77.6	$19,551	$3,519	$14,344
Chadron Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	732 Ann St	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0710	221	19	11.4	38.0%	160 (72.4%)	4 (1.8%)	13 (5.9%)	2 (0.9%)	27 (12.2%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.3%)								(n/a)							$16,440	$2,042	$13,201
Chadron Intermediate	Public	3-4	450 W Norfolk	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0717	112	11	9.8	39.3%	93 (83.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	57.5	130^th of 294 public elementary schools	55.8%		64.4	162^nd of 428 public elementary schools	62.1%	32	68.7	66.0	67.5	70.2	68.1	69.3	$17,313	$2,102	$13,941

Frequently Asked Questions about Hay Springs Elementary School

What district is Hay Springs Elementary School in?

Hay Springs Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Hay Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hay Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hay Springs Middle School
High : Hay Springs High School

How many students attend Hay Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 81 students attended Hay Springs Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hay Springs Elementary School?

Students at Hay Springs Elementary School are 79% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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