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#175 of 967 schools in NE

Top 18% in state

Hitchcock Co Elementary

Elementary School · Hitchcock Co Sch System · Culbertson, NE

A Hitchcock Co Sch System elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

712 ARIZONA PO BOX 128, Culbertson, NE 69024

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (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 & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$16,226
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Hitchcock Co Elementary 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 Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hitchcock Co Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$52,038

Median home value

$103,700

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69024; 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.

Hitchcock Co Sch System

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hitchcock Co Elementary is listed in HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hitchcock Co Elementary

Hitchcock Co Elementary is a public elementary school in Culbertson, NE, part of Hitchcock Co Sch System, serving approximately 173 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hitchcock Co Elementary

What grades does Hitchcock Co Elementary serve?

Hitchcock Co Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hitchcock Co Elementary?

Hitchcock Co Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hitchcock Co Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hitchcock Co Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hitchcock Co Elementary rank in NE?

Hitchcock Co Elementary ranks #175 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Hitchcock Co Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hitchcock Co Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hitchcock Co Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hitchcock Co Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hitchcock Co Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hitchcock Co Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hitchcock Co Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hitchcock Co Elementary?

49.1% of students at Hitchcock Co Elementary 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
173
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hitchcock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 69024)
1,088
Area median age
40.3
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 69024; 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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