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Holdrege Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

253^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 14% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Holdrege Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Holdrege, Nebraska, with an enrollment of 353 students. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 102 out of 452 Nebraska elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 343 out of 457 in 2021-2022.

Holdrege Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed compared to the state averages, with the school performing better than the state in some grade levels and years, but struggling in others. The school has also had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 21.1% over the past few years, which is an area of concern. Additionally, Holdrege Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.07% to 49.58% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state. However, the school's spending per student has been increasing, from $15,008 in 2020-2021 to $17,599 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Holdrege Elementary School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary, a nearby school in a different district, has a significantly higher per-student spending ($32,465) compared to Holdrege Elementary School. Additionally, Elm Creek Elementary School, another nearby school, has consistently outperformed Holdrege Elementary School in ELA and Math proficiency rates over the past few years. By closely monitoring and addressing these key metrics, Holdrege Public Schools can work to provide a more well-rounded and effective educational experience for its students.

340

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,599

Per pupil spending ?

40.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949-1204

(308) 995-4339

District: Holdrege Public Schools

Students who attend Holdrege Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Holdrege Middle School
High:	Holdrege High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2017 → 14th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2017

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Nebraska average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg60%

Nebraska avg58%

253^rd of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 44 pts since 2017

From top 42% (2017) to bottom 14% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

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	20.3	253 of 294	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.9	278 of 428	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.6	268 of 459	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.7	343 of 457	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	51.6	220 of 442	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.5	102 of 452	77.4%	★★★★☆
2018	59.3	173 of 450	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.9	193 of 459	58.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	38.7	143 of 203	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.7	152 of 349	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	23.5	267 of 337	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.9	166 of 318	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.5	76 of 349	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	62.4	120 of 341	64.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	42.7	70 of 112	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.2	92 of 312	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	25.0	206 of 259	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.7	199 of 264	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	77.4	42 of 298	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	47.0	153 of 281	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	36.9	146 of 203	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.7	241 of 366	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.7	270 of 356	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.4	176 of 328	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.6	111 of 367	69.8%	★★★★☆
2018	50.5	167 of 347	51.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	9.2	187 of 193	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	27.7	301 of 385	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.4	355 of 388	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	42.5	219 of 368	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.0	138 of 391	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.7	176 of 391	55.0%	★★★☆☆

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 (2024)38th percentile~ school

Female (2024)30th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2024)28th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)3rd percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics60%~ state avg

English Language Arts47%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Holdrege 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 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th 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
Holdrege Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 995-4339	340	29	11.6	40.9%	274 (80.6%)	6 (1.8%)	51 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	20.3	253^rd of 294 public elementary schools	13.9%		43.9	278^th of 428 public elementary schools	35.0%	25	50.0	43.3			46.9	61.4	58.3	60.0	$17,599	$612	$14,508
Loomis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 876-2111	153	11	13.7	36.6%	140 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)								(n/a)				68.4	68.5			90.4	$16,727	$1,105	$13,051
Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	115	7	16.6		108 (93.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)								(n/a)									$26,970	$1,521	$20,120
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
Axtell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 743-2415	200	15	13.4	26.0%	184 (92.0%)	5 (2.5%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)			67.7		64.8			83.5	$19,405	$976	$15,797
Elm Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 East Calkins Avenue	Elm Creek	68836	Buffalo County	Elm Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 856-4300	215	17	12.8	31.2%	205 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	49.2	156^th of 294 public elementary schools	46.9%		62.3	177^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.6%	21		70.8			66.0	70.0	58.3	61.2	$17,157	$938	$13,636
Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	613 Nelson Street	Hildreth	68947	Franklin County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 938-2415	45	5	9.0		42 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)					57.8				$32,465	$1,015	$23,866

Frequently Asked Questions about Holdrege Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Holdrege Elementary School?

Students at Holdrege Elementary School are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Holdrege Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 340 students attended Holdrege Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Holdrege Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Holdrege Middle School
High : Holdrege High School

What district is Holdrege Elementary School in?

Holdrege Public Schools

Is Holdrege Elementary School a good school?

Holdrege Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Nebraska elementary schools.

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