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Mary Lynch Elementary

Q: Is Mary Lynch Elementary a good school?

Mary Lynch Elementary ranks 189 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 36% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Mary Lynch Elementary is a public elementary school in Kimball, Nebraska, serving 226 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Kimball Public Schools district. The school has had a fluctuating performance ranking over the years, currently ranking 181st out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While female students at Mary Lynch Elementary have consistently performed better than male students, the school has struggled with the academic performance of its white student population. However, the school has performed well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top third of Nebraska elementary schools for this group. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.

One area of concern for Mary Lynch Elementary is its high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11.5% to 21.1% over the past few years. This is a significant issue that can negatively impact student learning and academic performance. Compared to the nearby Potter-Dix Elementary School, Mary Lynch Elementary has a lower per-student spending and a similar student-teacher ratio.

219

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,785

Per pupil spending ?

51.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 E 6th St
Kimball, NE 69145-1705

(308) 235-4696

District: Kimball Public Schools

Students who attend Mary Lynch Elementary usually attend:

High:

Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Asian:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 61st percentile in 2022 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 61st-percentile peak (2022) to 36th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg60%

Nebraska avg58%

189^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

46^th of 118Kimball 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	42.0	189 of 294	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.7	174 of 428	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.7	296 of 459	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.1	180 of 457	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	22.7	366 of 442	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.5	320 of 452	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.2	335 of 450	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	37.9	308 of 459	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.3	377 of 480	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.4	400 of 488	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	24.9	407 of 483	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	15.4	444 of 485	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	22.2	423 of 480	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.9	291 of 473	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	25.0	464 of 502	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	40.4	382 of 471	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	45.3	357 of 478	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	54.4	240 of 430	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	78.7	45 of 418	89.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	49.9	172 of 349	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.8	158 of 337	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.1	188 of 349	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.6	216 of 341	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	62.3	106 of 312	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.1	38 of 259	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	54.5	120 of 264	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.4	53 of 298	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	56.5	121 of 281	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	56.1	156 of 356	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.7	224 of 328	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.1	231 of 367	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.1	236 of 347	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	26.9	167 of 193	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	46.8	164 of 261	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.3	294 of 385	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	52.3	171 of 388	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	13.4	348 of 368	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	30.2	297 of 391	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.2	345 of 391	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)66th percentile+31 vs school

Male (2022)56th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2023)51st percentile+15 vs school

White (2025)13th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics62%+4 vs state

English Language Arts56%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary Lynch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 E 6th St	Kimball	69145	Kimball County	Kimball Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 235-4696	219	20	10.9		168 (76.7%)	1 (0.5%)	35 (16.0%)	6 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.7%)	42	189^th of 294 public elementary schools	35.7%		62.7	174^th of 428 public elementary schools	59.3%	15	60.7	64.3	55.9	47.2	75.0	67.9	62.2	$20,785	$1,248	$18,021
Potter-Dix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	304 Horrum St	Dix	69133	Kimball County	Potter-Dix Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 682-5226	81	9	9.0	28.4%	75 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)			73.9				73.9	$29,209	$1,371	$21,687

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Lynch Elementary

Is Mary Lynch Elementary a good school?

Mary Lynch Elementary ranks 189^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mary Lynch Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended Mary Lynch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mary Lynch Elementary?

Students at Mary Lynch Elementary are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mary Lynch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mary Lynch Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Kimball Junior/Senior High School

What district is Mary Lynch Elementary in?

Kimball Public Schools

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2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

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2024–25 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 29, 2025

2024–25 ACT test scoresNov 29, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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