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O'Neill Elementary School

Q: Is O'Neill Elementary School a good school?

O'Neill Elementary School ranks 205 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

205^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

O'Neill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 461 students in grades PK-6 in Oneill, Nebraska, which is part of the O'Neill Public Schools district. While the school has shown some strengths in supporting its Hispanic and Special Education student populations, it has consistently performed below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-6.

Compared to nearby schools like Atkinson Elementary, which is part of the higher-ranked West Holt Public Schools district, O'Neill Elementary has significantly lower proficiency rates in these core subjects, often by 20-30 percentage points. The school also experiences relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

Despite these areas for improvement, O'Neill Elementary has demonstrated strong performance in 5th grade Science, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average. By closely examining the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation, and exploring strategies to improve student engagement and attendance, the school can work towards providing a more equitable and effective educational experience for all its students.

471

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,864

Per pupil spending ?

47.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 N 4th Street
Oneill, NE 68763

(402) 336-1400

District: O'Neill Public Schools

Students who attend O'Neill Elementary School usually attend:

High:

O'Neill High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2015 → 30th in 2025

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg60%

Nebraska avg61%

205^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 118O'Neill 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	38.5	205 of 294	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.1	263 of 428	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.6	221 of 459	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.0	244 of 457	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.0	283 of 442	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.5	288 of 452	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	310 of 450	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.5	364 of 459	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	33.9	351 of 480	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	37.6	345 of 488	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.7	329 of 483	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.5	354 of 485	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.1	307 of 480	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.4	271 of 473	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	38.1	382 of 502	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	46.1	335 of 471	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	57.8	244 of 478	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	64.7	157 of 430	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.8	155 of 418	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	21.6	77 of 90	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.2	134 of 203	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.4	182 of 349	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.4	191 of 337	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.6	180 of 318	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.5	175 of 349	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.3	237 of 341	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	66.3	27 of 108	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	12 of 81	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	62.5	27 of 90	70.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	40.1	76 of 112	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.0	94 of 312	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	102 of 259	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	138 of 264	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.7	168 of 298	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.1	186 of 281	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	31.6	72 of 90	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.5	142 of 203	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.5	159 of 366	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.4	157 of 356	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.2	247 of 328	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.6	252 of 367	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.0	254 of 347	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	65.3	18 of 57	68.4%	★★★★☆
2022	92.0	1 of 31	96.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	32.3	157 of 193	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.4	204 of 261	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.2	189 of 385	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.7	235 of 388	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.5	264 of 368	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.6	292 of 391	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.2	307 of 391	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2023)75th percentile+23 vs school

Special Education (2023)68th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)32nd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)20th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)19th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2025)14th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science90%+10 vs state

English Language Arts56%-3 vs state

Mathematics51%-7 vs state

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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 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th 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
O'Neill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 N 4th Street	Oneill	68763	Holt County	O'Neill Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 336-1400	471	39	12.1	47.3%	351 (74.5%)	2 (0.4%)	102 (21.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	38.5	205^th of 294 public elementary schools	30.3%		47.1	263^rd of 428 public elementary schools	38.6%	58	62.3	46.6	56.7	58.1	56.1	52.5		66.1	50.8	89.6	89.6	$16,864	$1,825	$13,563
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 N Main	Atkinson	68713	Holt County	West Holt Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 925-5483	189	18	10.5	46.0%	170 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	86.6	23^rd of 294 public elementary schools	92.2%		62.5	176^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.9%	153	83.3		82.1		76.7	80.0	78.6		78.6			$21,076	$873	$17,709
Chambers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 South A St	Chambers	68725	Holt County	Chambers Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 482-5233	71	10	7.2	29.6%	65 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					71.1							$21,032	$1,012	$16,816

Frequently Asked Questions about O'Neill Elementary School

How many students attend O'Neill Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 471 students attended O'Neill Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of O'Neill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend O'Neill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : O'Neill High School

Is O'Neill Elementary School a good school?

O'Neill Elementary School ranks 205^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is O'Neill Elementary School in?

O'Neill Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of O'Neill Elementary School?

Students at O'Neill Elementary School are 75% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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