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Hemingford Elementary School

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Hemingford Elementary School ranks 109 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

109^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Hemingford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hemingford, Nebraska, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 227 students. The school is part of the Hemingford Public Schools district, which is ranked 40 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hemingford Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In 2024-2025, the school's 4th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 78.57%, compared to the state average of 59.59%, and its 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 76.92%, compared to the state average of 60.26%. The school's performance is generally higher than the nearby Grandview Elementary School, which is part of the Alliance Public Schools district.

Hemingford Elementary School has shown strong performance among its female and white student subgroups, ranking in the top half of Nebraska elementary schools in recent years. The school's low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroup has also performed well, ranking 2nd out of 112 Nebraska elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 9.9% in 2024-2025 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, which is a concerning trend that may require further investigation and intervention.

209

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,346

Per pupil spending ?

32.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348-0217

(308) 487-3328

District: Hemingford Public Schools

Students who attend Hemingford Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hemingford High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 60th percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Nebraska median (63rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg58%

Nebraska avg58%

109^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 118Hemingford 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	63.3	109 of 294	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	173 of 428	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	216 of 459	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.4	208 of 457	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	185 of 442	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.2	308 of 452	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.5	296 of 450	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.1	238 of 459	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.9	296 of 480	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	59.8	194 of 488	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.9	144 of 483	70.2%	★★★★☆
2013	72.9	90 of 485	81.4%	★★★★☆
2012	78.9	61 of 480	87.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.6	93 of 473	80.3%	★★★★☆
2010	62.9	164 of 502	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.3	212 of 471	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.8	196 of 478	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	80.9	35 of 430	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	47.5	258 of 418	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	45.1	187 of 349	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.1	136 of 337	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.3	126 of 318	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.3	221 of 349	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.4	250 of 341	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	93.3	2 of 112	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	37.6	217 of 312	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.6	93 of 298	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	40.0	233 of 366	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.0	145 of 356	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.7	180 of 328	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.1	238 of 367	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.6	218 of 347	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	63.9	72 of 193	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.0	117 of 261	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	207 of 385	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.8	221 of 388	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.5	204 of 368	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.2	308 of 391	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.3	281 of 391	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)98th percentile+39 vs school

White (2025)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2023)46th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2023)36th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+11 vs state

Mathematics56%~ state avg

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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
Hemingford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	911 Niobrara Ave	Hemingford	69348	Box Butte County	Hemingford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 487-3328	209	20	10.6	32.1%	175 (83.7%)	2 (1.0%)	23 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	63.3	109^th of 294 public elementary schools	62.9%		62.7	173^rd of 428 public elementary schools	59.6%	64	73.1	78.6	65.5	59.4	69.8	76.9	69.1		55.8			$20,346	$1,380	$17,366
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	700 Black Hills	Alliance	69301	Box Butte County	Alliance Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 762-4093	237	18	13.3	65.4%	122 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.0%)								(n/a)												$14,775	$875	$12,347
Grandview Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 Grand	Alliance	69301	Box Butte County	Alliance Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 762-4519	283	23	12.1	54.4%	178 (62.9%)	1 (0.4%)	73 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	34.9	214^th of 294 public elementary schools	27.2%		59.3	205^th of 428 public elementary schools	52.1%	9	52.2	56.4	56.8		55.2	55.9	64.6	71.6	63.9	83.0	83.0	$13,268	$1,013	$11,004

Frequently Asked Questions about Hemingford Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hemingford Elementary School?

Students at Hemingford Elementary School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hemingford Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 209 students attended Hemingford Elementary School.

Is Hemingford Elementary School a good school?

Hemingford Elementary School ranks 109^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Hemingford Elementary School in?

Hemingford Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Hemingford Elementary School attend?

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

High : Hemingford High School

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