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Elementary School At Sumner

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Elementary School At Sumner is a public elementary school in Sumner, Nebraska, serving 115 students in grades PK-7 as part of the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 83.48% of students identifying as white. Academically, the school performs on par with the district and state averages in English Language Arts, but lags behind in mathematics, with only 43% of 3rd-graders and 47% of 5th-graders proficient or better, compared to state averages of 58% and 65%. The school has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.7% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 127 out of 452 Nebraska elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 340 out of 459 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Elementary School At Sumner generally performs better than the Lexington Public Schools district, but lags behind the higher-performing Elm Creek Elementary School and Amherst Elementary School. The nearby schools, such as Pershing Elementary and Bryan Elementary, also have more diverse student populations and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students compared to Elementary School At Sumner.

112

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,631

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 E 5th Ave
Sumner, NE 68878-0126

(308) 752-2925

District: Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools

Students who attend Elementary School At Sumner usually attend:

High:

Junior-Senior High At Sumner

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

20.5%

African American:

0.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 72nd percentile in 2019 → 26th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (72% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 72nd-percentile peak (2019) to 26th (2023)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg65%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

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

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
2023	33.7	340 of 459	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.8	241 of 457	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.3	308 of 442	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.6	127 of 452	71.9%	★★★★☆
2018	44.7	266 of 450	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.5	361 of 459	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.6	331 of 480	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.5	307 of 488	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	30.4	380 of 483	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.0	400 of 485	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.9	295 of 480	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.9	301 of 473	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	32.3	420 of 502	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	55.5	252 of 471	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	68.4	95 of 478	80.1%	★★★★☆
2006	76.3	67 of 418	84.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	15.3	359 of 385	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.9	320 of 368	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	277 of 391	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)7th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+15 vs state

Mathematics71%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Elementary School At Sumner

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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 All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th 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
Elementary School At Sumner	Public	PK, KG-6	205 E 5th Ave	Sumner	68878	Dawson County	Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 752-2925	112	11	10.5	54.5%	88 (78.6%)	1 (0.9%)	23 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				73.5				71.4			$30,631	$1,477	$25,399
Overton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 7th St	Overton	68863	Dawson County	Overton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 987-2424	167	13	12.4	41.9%	142 (85.0%)	2 (1.2%)	23 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			64.7	61.4				67.1			$17,977	$1,346	$13,998
Amherst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 N Sycamore	Amherst	68812	Buffalo County	Amherst Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 826-3131	203	13	16.1	16.7%	191 (94.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)				78.4				86.6			$17,227	$69	$15,127
Pershing Elementary School	Public	4-5	1104 N Tyler	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3765	312	23	13.3	81.1%	24 (7.7%)	44 (14.1%)	239 (76.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4.7	284^th of 294 public elementary schools	3.4%		9	398^th of 428 public elementary schools	7.0%	114		34.4	36.9	35.7		44.0	47.1	45.5	72.6	72.6	$15,819	$1,418	$12,890
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 N Harrison	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3762	385	24	15.8	51.7%	88 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	292 (75.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	23.1	245^th of 294 public elementary schools	16.7%		42.7	280^th of 428 public elementary schools	34.6%	35	42.4	57.1	51.7	50.3	54.6	61.9	60.3	58.8			$13,616	$810	$11,476
Sandoz Elementary School	Public	2-3	1711 N Erie	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-5540	358	25	14.1	83.0%	24 (6.7%)	47 (13.1%)	283 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	31.6			31.6							$16,532	$1,281	$13,981
Elm Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 East Calkins Avenue	Elm Creek	68836	Buffalo County	Elm Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 856-4300	215	17	12.8	31.2%	205 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	49.2	156^th of 294 public elementary schools	46.9%		62.3	177^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.6%	21		70.8		66.0	70.0	58.3		61.2			$17,157	$938	$13,636
Morton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	505 S Lincoln	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-3764	321	26	12.2	81.6%	24 (7.5%)	55 (17.1%)	233 (72.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)											$16,325	$989	$13,911

Frequently Asked Questions about Elementary School At Sumner

What is the racial makeup of Elementary School At Sumner?

Students at Elementary School At Sumner are 79% White, 21% Hispanic.

What district is Elementary School At Sumner in?

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools

What schools do graduates of Elementary School At Sumner attend?

Students who attend Elementary School At Sumner usually go on to attend:

High : Junior-Senior High At Sumner

How many students attend Elementary School At Sumner?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Elementary School At Sumner.

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