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Ravenna Elementary School

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Ravenna Elementary School ranks 106 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Ravenna Elementary School is a mid-sized public school serving 242 students in pre-kindergarten through 6th grade in the rural community of Ravenna, Nebraska, and is part of the Ravenna Public Schools district.

Ravenna Elementary stands out as the academic leader in the region, consistently outperforming both state averages and nearby schools in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. With a 74.11% proficiency rate in ELA and 72.32% in Math, it surpasses Centura Elementary School, Pleasanton Elementary School, Loup City Elementary School, and Litchfield Elementary School. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.5%, far below the state average of 19.3% and better than most peers. This strong student engagement, combined with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, creates a supportive environment where students thrive. Notably, Ravenna performs well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting effective strategies for closing achievement gaps.

The school’s history tells a story of remarkable improvement. After ranking in the bottom half of the state in 2017-2018, Ravenna Elementary has maintained a high ranking for six consecutive years, reflecting a successful, long-term commitment to excellence. While its per-student spending of $21,633 is higher than some area schools, the results speak for themselves. For example, Pleasanton Elementary School has a lower rate of economic disadvantage but significantly lower test scores, highlighting the effectiveness of Ravenna’s instructional approach. One area for potential focus is 5th-grade ELA, where proficiency (66.67%) is slightly below the school’s overall average, but this does not diminish the school’s overall strong performance.

242

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,633

Per pupil spending ?

38.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

41750 Carthage Rd
Ravenna, NE 68869-8400

(308) 452-3202

District: Ravenna Public Schools

Students who attend Ravenna Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Ravenna Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 86th percentile in 2021 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (73% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (64th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 86th-percentile peak (2021) to 64th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg74%

Nebraska avg58%

106^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 118Ravenna 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	64.1	106 of 294	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.1	188 of 428	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.6	102 of 459	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.7	83 of 457	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	60 of 442	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	137 of 452	69.7%	★★★★☆
2018	47.1	246 of 450	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.1	186 of 459	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.6	206 of 480	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.4	244 of 488	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.9	163 of 483	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.1	318 of 485	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.2	299 of 480	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	34.4	354 of 473	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	27.3	451 of 502	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	39.7	387 of 471	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	26.1	442 of 478	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	62.0	177 of 430	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	81.6	27 of 418	93.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	58.5	139 of 349	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.7	75 of 337	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	49.6	176 of 341	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	55.9	140 of 312	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.2	46 of 264	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	88 of 298	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	82.6	27 of 281	90.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	72.0	92 of 366	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	64.1	116 of 356	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.4	122 of 328	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.3	137 of 367	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.5	241 of 347	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	70.2	91 of 385	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	86 of 388	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	55 of 368	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	59.7	140 of 391	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	30.6	293 of 391	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2023)76th percentile~ school

Male (2023)75th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2023)60th percentile-18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)55th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+15 vs state

Mathematics72%+14 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 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 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
Ravenna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41750 Carthage Rd	Ravenna	68869	Buffalo County	Ravenna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 452-3202	242	21	11.7	38.4%	205 (84.7%)	4 (1.7%)	28 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	64.1	106^th of 294 public elementary schools	63.9%		61.1	188^th of 428 public elementary schools	56.1%	82		74.2	66.7	73.3	74.1		67.7		72.3	$21,633	$1,045	$17,913
Pleasanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	303 Church St	Pleasanton	68866	Buffalo County	Pleasanton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 388-2041	200	14	13.9	24.0%	195 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			68.2	66.7	57.7				66.0	$17,531	$683	$14,183
Litchfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 N Main	Litchfield	68852	Sherman County	Litchfield Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 446-2244	76	8	9.4	35.5%	74 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)			62.5		55.8					$29,426	$149	$26,505
Centura Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 N Hwy 11	Cairo	68824	Hall County	Centura Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 485-4258	273	20	13.4	33.0%	251 (91.9%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	57.9	128^th of 294 public elementary schools	56.5%		59.4	204^th of 428 public elementary schools	52.3%	76	75.0	61.3			63.2	75.0	67.7	66.7	68.4	$19,496	$965	$15,108
Loup City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 N 7th St	Loup City	68853	Sherman County	Loup City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 745-1814	211	18	11.9	55.0%	174 (82.5%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (10.4%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)					52.3			60.0	66.3	$20,277	$2,024	$17,416

Frequently Asked Questions about Ravenna Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ravenna Elementary School?

Students at Ravenna Elementary School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Ravenna Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended Ravenna Elementary School.

Is Ravenna Elementary School a good school?

Ravenna Elementary School ranks 106^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ravenna Elementary School in?

Ravenna Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Ravenna Elementary School attend?

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

High : Ravenna Senior High

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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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