Verdigre Elementary School

Verdigre Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-6 in the rural town of Verdigre, Nebraska, with a student population of 81. Despite its size, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Verdigre Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 82% of 3rd graders, 62% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 63%, 55%, and 56%, respectively. In Mathematics, an impressive 94% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 58%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 and spends significantly more per student ($23,354) than the nearby Creighton Community Public Schools ($18,463) and Niobrara Public Schools ($51,049).

However, Verdigre Elementary School's student population is notably less diverse than the surrounding schools, with 90.12% of students identifying as White, compared to Isanti Elementary School, which has 89.44% Native American students, and Niobrara Elementary School, which has 60.94% Native American students. This homogeneity may present unique challenges and opportunities for the school in terms of addressing diversity and inclusion.