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#204 of 967 schools in NE

Top 21% in state

Crawford Elementary School

Elementary School · Crawford Public Schools · Crawford, NE

An elementary school in Crawford, NE where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

908 5TH ST, Crawford, NE 69339

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$21,908
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Crawford Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

68.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Crawford 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low12/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$63,466

Median home value

$86,600

Median rent

$743/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Crawford Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$21,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crawford Elementary School is listed in CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crawford Elementary School

Crawford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crawford, NE, part of Crawford Public Schools, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crawford Elementary School

What grades does Crawford Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?

Crawford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Crawford Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crawford Elementary School rank in NE?

Crawford Elementary School ranks #204 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Crawford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crawford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Crawford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crawford Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Crawford Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Crawford Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

68.1% of students at Crawford 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
94
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Dawes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
Area population (ZIP 69339)
1,509
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
51.4
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 69339; 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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