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Pawnee City Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Pawnee City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, with 151 students. The school is part of the Pawnee City Public Schools district, which is ranked 75 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pawnee City Elementary School has seen fluctuating performance rankings over the past several years, ranging from 217 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 341 out of 457 in 2021-2022. Nearby schools like Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh and Lewiston Elementary have also experienced varying performance, while Htrs Elementary stands out as a high-performing school in the area. Pawnee City Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed compared to state averages, and the school has faced concerning rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 8.9% to 22.3%.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Pawnee City Elementary School, over 60% in recent years, may be contributing to the school's academic struggles. Despite increased spending per student, from $12,681 in 2019-2020 to $18,735 in 2022-2023, the school has not seen consistent academic improvements, suggesting that a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the challenges facing the school and its students.

160

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,827

Per pupil spending ?

60.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420-0393

(402) 852-2411

District: Pawnee City Public Schools

Students who attend Pawnee City Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pawnee City Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 37th percentile in 2014 → 36th in 2024

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg58%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Pawnee City Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

74^th of 118Pawnee City 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
2024	44.9	273 of 428	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.7	341 of 459	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.3	341 of 457	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.2	251 of 442	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.4	293 of 452	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.6	274 of 450	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.4	217 of 459	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.0	285 of 480	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.8	277 of 488	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.0	305 of 483	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.0	274 of 485	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.8	183 of 480	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	27.8	385 of 473	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	49.6	293 of 502	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	35.0	412 of 471	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	53.9	282 of 478	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	69.5	115 of 430	73.3%	★★★★☆
2006	47.1	260 of 418	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	46.1	177 of 312	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	21.8	331 of 385	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.2	351 of 388	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	33.2	271 of 368	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.5	321 of 391	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.4	295 of 391	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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)43rd percentile+18 vs school

White (2023)14th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics57%~ state avg

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 (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 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pawnee City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	729 E St	Pawnee City	68420	Pawnee County	Pawnee City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 852-2411	160	12	13.8	60.6%	145 (90.6%)	4 (2.5%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)								(n/a)			55.7			57.0	$19,827	$1,723	$16,066
Htrs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	810 Central Ave	Humboldt	68376	Richardson County	Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 862-2151	175	18	9.6	37.7%	167 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	46.1	175^th of 294 public elementary schools	40.5%		79.8	74^th of 428 public elementary schools	82.7%	101	58.3	59.4	61.6	66.7	68.8	63.0	$30,419	$3,363	$23,901
Lewiston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	306 Tiger Ave	Lewiston	68380	Pawnee County	Lewiston Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 865-4675	122	13	9.7		119 (97.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)			44.9				$21,787	$1,867	$15,713
Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh	Public	PK, KG-3	358 N 6th	Tecumseh	68450	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 335-3320	158	14	11.5	58.2%	128 (81.0%)	4 (2.5%)	22 (13.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)	62.2		62.2				$20,327	$2,051	$16,113

Frequently Asked Questions about Pawnee City Elementary School

What district is Pawnee City Elementary School in?

Pawnee City Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Pawnee City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pawnee City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Pawnee City Secondary School

How many students attend Pawnee City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 160 students attended Pawnee City Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pawnee City Elementary School?

Students at Pawnee City Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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