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#16 of 967 schools in NE

Top 2% in state

Atkinson Elementary School

Elementary School · West Holt Public Schools · Atkinson, NE

A West Holt Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1000 N MAIN PO BOX 457, Atkinson, NE 68713

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$17,070
Chronic Absenteeism7.5%

Students at Atkinson Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Atkinson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,239

Median home value

$174,600

Median rent

$728/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Holt Little Paws PreschoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK0.0 mi30Compare →
St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–80.7 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Holt Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Atkinson Elementary School is listed in WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Atkinson Elementary School

Atkinson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atkinson, NE, part of West Holt Public Schools, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Atkinson Elementary School

What grades does Atkinson Elementary School serve?

Atkinson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?

Atkinson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Atkinson Elementary School rank in NE?

Atkinson Elementary School ranks #16 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Atkinson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Atkinson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Atkinson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Atkinson Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Atkinson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Atkinson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Atkinson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Atkinson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atkinson Elementary School?

48.7% of students at Atkinson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Holt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.5%
Area population (ZIP 68713)
2,453
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68713; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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