Ponca Elementary School

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Ponca Elementary School ranks 100 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 3-6

505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770-0568

(402) 755-5700

District: Ponca Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,113

Students who attend Ponca Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Ponca High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 125

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

African American:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ponca Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), African American (1.6%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ponca Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Ponca Elementary School employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ponca Elementary School is $19,113.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ponca Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ponca Elementary School 100^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Ponca Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Ponca Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ponca Public Schools 13^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ponca Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ponca Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	59.16	191^st	418	54.3%
2007	59.33	205^th	430	52.3%
2008	48.76	334^th	478	30.1%
2009	44.53	351^st	471	25.5%
2010	43.11	357^th	502	28.9%
2011	24.93	400^th	473	15.4%
2012	25.00	402^nd	480	16.3%
2013	46.69	287^th	485	40.8%
2014	58.30	199^th	483	58.8%
2015	68.25	135^th	488	72.3%
2016	69.53	121^st	480	74.8%
2017	79.11	75^th	459	83.7%
2018	74.00	95^th	450	78.9%
2019	75.86	89^th	452	80.3%
2021	74.85	89^th	442	79.9%
2022	83.66	54^th	457	88.2%
2023	74.89	100^th	459	78.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ponca Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.91	78^th	341	77.1%
2019	43.93	207^th	349	40.7%
2021	63.44	103^rd	318	67.6%
2022	72.38	76^th	337	77.4%
2023	68.04	106^th	349	69.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Ponca Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	62.96	114^th	347	67.1%
2019	73.81	72^nd	367	80.4%
2021	66.06	91^st	328	72.3%
2022	68.60	95^th	356	73.3%
2023	72.18	91^st	366	75.1%

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Rank History for White students at Ponca Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	69.08	95^th	391	75.7%
2019	67.05	107^th	391	72.6%
2021	62.87	109^th	368	70.4%
2022	77.54	58^th	388	85.1%
2023	64.49	122^nd	385	68.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ponca Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1989	188	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1990	201	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1991	204	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1992	212	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1993	212	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	214
1994	218	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	219
1995	222	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1996	222	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1997	226	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
1998	223	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
1999	211	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	215
2000	198	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2001	220	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2002	213	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2003	213	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2004	198	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2005	200	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2006	198	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2007	182	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	192
2008	174	6	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	195
2009	121	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2010	118	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2011	127	1	2	0	0	1	0	131
2012	127	0	1	1	0	0	0	129
2013	138	0	1	0	0	1	0	140
2014	127	1	2	0	0	0	0	130
2015	122	2	3	1	0	0	0	128
2016	122	2	4	1	0	1	0	130
2017	111	2	6	1	0	3	0	123
2018	119	6	8	1	0	3	0	137
2019	119	5	5	1	0	3	0	133
2020	122	5	3	0	0	2	0	132
2021	127	4	2	1	0	1	0	135
2022	119	1	2	1	0	1	0	124
2023	118	2	2	1	0	2	0	125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ponca Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	192	8.5	22.5	17.7
1989	188	10.2	18.4	16
1990	201	11.1	18.1	15.4
1991	204	11.6	17.5	14.2
1992	212	13.1	16.1	11.3
1993	214	12.5	17.1	12.6
1994	219	12.9	17.0	9.6
1995	223	13.2	16.9	12.1
1996	223	13.2	16.9	12.1
1997	228	13.6	16.8	14
1998	228	13.6	16.8	14
1999	215	13.8	15.6	16
2000	200	14.3	14.0	16
2001	221	15.1	14.6	18.6
2002	213	15.2	14.0	17.4
2003	213	15.2	14.0	17.4
2004	198	14.3	13.8	22.7
2005	200	14.2	14.1	24.5
2006	199	14.7	13.5	19.6
2007	192	15.2	12.6	18.8
2008	195	14.7	13.3	26.2
2009	135	11.4	11.8	28.9
2010	125	10.9	11.4	25.6
2011	131	11.7	11.1	25.2
2012	129	11.7	11.0	24.8
2013	140	10.7	13.0	25
2014	130	10.9	11.8	31.5
2015	128	11.0	11.6	33.6
2016	130	12.0	10.8	24.6
2017	123	12.0	10.2	26.8
2018	137	11.5	11.8	22.6
2019	133	11.6	11.3	28.6
2020	132	11.1	11.8	18.9
2021	135	11.0	12.2	19.3
2022	124	10.6	11.5	13.7
2023	125	10.7	11.6	28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ponca Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	192	8.5	22.5	17.7
1989	188	10.2	18.4	16
1990	201	11.1	18.1	15.4
1991	204	11.6	17.5	14.2
1992	212	13.1	16.1	11.3
1993	214	12.5	17.1	12.6
1994	219	12.9	17.0	9.6
1995	223	13.2	16.9	12.1
1996	223	13.2	16.9	12.1
1997	228	13.6	16.8	14
1998	228	13.6	16.8	14
1999	215	13.8	15.6	16
2000	200	14.3	14.0	16
2001	221	15.1	14.6	18.6
2002	213	15.2	14.0	17.4
2003	213	15.2	14.0	17.4
2004	198	14.3	13.8	22.7
2005	200	14.2	14.1	24.5
2006	199	14.7	13.5	19.6
2007	192	15.2	12.6	18.8
2008	195	14.7	13.3	26.2
2009	135	11.4	11.8	28.9
2010	125	10.9	11.4	25.6
2011	131	11.7	11.1	25.2
2012	129	11.7	11.0	24.8
2013	140	10.7	13.0	25
2014	130	10.9	11.8	31.5
2015	128	11.0	11.6	33.6
2016	130	12.0	10.8	24.6
2017	123	12.0	10.2	26.8
2018	137	11.5	11.8	22.6
2019	133	11.6	11.3	28.6
2020	132	11.1	11.8	18.9
2021	135	11.0	12.2	19.3
2022	124	10.6	11.5	13.7
2023	125	10.7	11.6	28.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ponca Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$568 (3.7%)	$13,118 (86.5%)	$15,159
2020	$292 (1.9%)	$13,269 (88.2%)	$15,051
2021	$594 (3.8%)	$13,774 (87.0%)	$15,836
2022	$621 (3.6%)	$15,086 (87.3%)	$17,288
2023	$307 (1.6%)	$15,880 (83.1%)	$19,113

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ponca Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 100^th of 459 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Elementary School)	64	69	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Public Schools)	64	69	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ponca Elementary School)	76	65	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ponca Public Schools)	76	65	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Elementary School)	67	52	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Public Schools)	67	52	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ponca Elementary School)	57	71	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ponca Public Schools)	57	71	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Elementary School)	54	79	25%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Public Schools)	54	79	25%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ponca Elementary School)	70	89	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ponca Public Schools)	70	89	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Ponca Elementary School)	84	93	9%
5th Grade Science (Ponca Public Schools)	84	93	9%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Elementary School)	80	66	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ponca Public Schools)	80	66	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	133	125	6%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	118	0.8%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.6%	28.8%	0.2%

Schools Near Ponca Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ponca Elementary School	Public	3-6	505 3rd St	Ponca	68770	Dixon County	Ponca Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 755-5700	125	11	11.6	28.8%	118 (94.4%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	74.9	100^th of 459 public elementary schools	78.2%		83.7	54^th of 457 public elementary schools	88.2%	46	69.0	52.0	79.0	66.0	65.0		89.0	90.0	93.0	$19,113	$307	$15,880
Jackson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	223 N John St	Jackson	68743	Dakota County	Ponca Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 632-4276	127	10	12.4	26.0%	122 (96.1%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)										$19,704	$2,045	$16,075
Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	126 E 5th	Allen	68710	Dixon County	Allen Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 635-2484	75	10	7.2	48.0%	70 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	50.0			62.0						$27,377	$1,662	$24,845
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 2nd Ave	South Sioux City	68776	Dakota County	So Sioux City Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 494-1917	227	22	10.5	79.7%	23 (10.1%)	4 (1.8%)	167 (73.6%)	3 (1.3%)	21 (9.3%)	4 (1.8%)	5 (2.2%)	34.7	335^th of 459 public elementary schools	27.0%		10.6	414^th of 457 public elementary schools	9.4%	79	39.0	38.0	36.0		46.0	69.0	73.0		73.0	$17,855	$1,663	$15,314
Covington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2116 A Street	South Sioux City	68776	Dakota County	So Sioux City Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 494-4238	409	32	12.8	77.5%	62 (15.2%)	80 (19.6%)	222 (54.3%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.4%)	8 (2.0%)	9 (2.2%)	26.3	367^th of 459 public elementary schools	20.0%		11.5	409^th of 457 public elementary schools	10.5%	42	36.0	37.0	50.0		36.0	52.0	54.0		75.0	$14,987	$1,451	$12,563
E N Swett Elementary School	Public	PK	2300 C St	South Sioux City	68776	Dakota County	So Sioux City Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 494-3501	176	9	19.0	66.5%	13 (7.4%)	35 (19.9%)	115 (65.3%)	7 (4.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)								(n/a)										$233,227	$00	$00
Harney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Arbor Drive	South Sioux City	68776	Dakota County	So Sioux City Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 494-1446	376	30	12.6	80.6%	36 (9.6%)	92 (24.5%)	207 (55.1%)	10 (2.7%)	11 (2.9%)	9 (2.4%)	11 (2.9%)	37.5	317^th of 459 public elementary schools	30.9%		30.2	335^th of 457 public elementary schools	26.7%	18	56.0	46.0	44.0		53.0	63.0	66.0		64.0	$16,132	$1,907	$13,243
Cardinal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 E 29th Street	South Sioux City	68776	Dakota County	So Sioux City Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 494-1662	432	34	12.7	60.9%	59 (13.7%)	29 (6.7%)	304 (70.4%)	14 (3.2%)	10 (2.3%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.3%)	37.9	314^th of 459 public elementary schools	31.6%		39.1	296^th of 457 public elementary schools	35.2%	18	49.0	34.0	52.0		56.0	50.0	65.0		81.0	$16,177	$1,388	$13,737
Dakota City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Locust St	Dakota City	68731	Dakota County	So Sioux City Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 987-3363	241	21	11.7	67.2%	75 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	141 (58.5%)	14 (5.8%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	44.5	274^th of 459 public elementary schools	40.3%		21.8	367^th of 457 public elementary schools	19.7%	93	42.0	29.0	47.0		61.0	54.0	84.0		91.0	$16,449	$1,883	$13,153
Emerson-Hubbard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 W Third St	Emerson	68733	Dixon County	Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 695-2654	121	11	11.1	19.0%	75 (62.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.1	247^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.2%		55.9	200^th of 457 public elementary schools	56.2%	47	60.0		61.0		50.0		67.0			$21,877	$1,206	$18,651

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponca Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ponca Elementary School attend?

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High : Ponca High School

What is the racial makeup of Ponca Elementary School?

Students at Ponca Elementary School are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Ponca Elementary School in?

Ponca Public Schools

Is Ponca Elementary School a good school?

Ponca Elementary School ranks 100^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ponca Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Ponca Elementary School.

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