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Ord Elementary School

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Ord Elementary School ranks 117 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Ord Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 325 students in grades PK-6 in Ord, Nebraska, which is part of the Ord Public Schools district. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics compared to the state average, but lower proficiency in English Language Arts.

One key challenge for Ord Elementary School is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which has ranged from 19.3% to 7.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's spending per student, at $19,120, is higher than the state average, which may indicate a focus on providing resources and support for its students.

Compared to nearby schools like Arcadia Elementary, Burwell Elementary, and Central Valley Elementary - Scotia, Ord Elementary School has higher mathematics proficiency rates but lags behind in English Language Arts. Additionally, Ord Elementary School has higher chronic absenteeism rates than these nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, suggesting it may be facing challenges in keeping up with the performance of other elementary schools in Nebraska.

305

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,120

Per pupil spending ?

38%

Free/discounted lunch ?

820 S 16th St
Ord, NE 68862-1984

(308) 728-3331

District: Ord Public Schools

Students who attend Ord Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Ord Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

8.9%

American Indian:

0.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 24th percentile in 2021 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2025) from a 24th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Nebraska median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg60%

Nebraska avg58%

117^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

90^th of 118Ord 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	61.5	117 of 294	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	182 of 428	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	237 of 459	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.1	333 of 457	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.8	334 of 442	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.8	171 of 452	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	184 of 450	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.6	216 of 459	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.5	163 of 480	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.7	171 of 488	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	76.0	79 of 483	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	64.9	145 of 485	70.1%	★★★★☆
2012	85.1	39 of 480	91.9%	★★★★★
2011	88.8	30 of 473	93.7%	★★★★★
2010	69.8	102 of 502	79.7%	★★★★☆
2009	60.0	206 of 471	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.1	331 of 478	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.4	337 of 430	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	49.5	251 of 418	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	43.3	195 of 349	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.1	221 of 337	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	195 of 318	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.8	133 of 349	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.0	164 of 341	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	65.0	93 of 312	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	63.8	87 of 259	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.7	123 of 264	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.1	71 of 298	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	64.6	86 of 281	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	41.8	221 of 366	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.5	265 of 356	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.1	248 of 328	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.5	216 of 367	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.5	176 of 347	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	33.5	270 of 385	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	15.7	357 of 388	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	19.1	334 of 368	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	46.4	205 of 391	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.5	190 of 391	51.4%	★★★☆☆

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)70th percentile+22 vs school

Female (2023)44th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2023)40th percentile-9 vs school

White (2023)30th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics69%+11 vs state

English Language Arts54%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Ord 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 All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ord Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	820 S 16th St	Ord	68862	Valley County	Ord Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 728-3331	305	21	14.4	38.0%	273 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.5	117^th of 294 public elementary schools	60.2%		62.1	182^nd of 428 public elementary schools	57.5%	65	66.7			54.4	75.7	68.3	69.4	$19,120	$806	$17,084
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia	Public	PK, KG-6	303 N Indian	Scotia	68875	Greeley County	Central Valley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 428-3145	183	20	9.3	42.6%	169 (92.3%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)		64.7	62.5	65.6			63.4	$24,770	$1,181	$20,783
Arcadia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	320 W Owens St	Arcadia	68815	Valley County	Arcadia Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 789-6522	82	11	7.5	39.0%	79 (96.3%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				76.3				$28,409	$545	$24,207
Burwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	204 S 4th	Burwell	68823	Garfield County	Burwell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 346-4431	152	12	12.6	23.7%	150 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				60.0				$16,349	$1,518	$11,624

Frequently Asked Questions about Ord Elementary School

How many students attend Ord Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Ord Elementary School.

What district is Ord Elementary School in?

Ord Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Ord Elementary School attend?

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

High : Ord Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Ord Elementary School?

Students at Ord Elementary School are 90% White, 9% Hispanic.

Is Ord Elementary School a good school?

Ord Elementary School ranks 117^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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