Paxton Elementary School

Paxton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paxton, NE, part of the PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 91.3th percentile among NE schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 57% proficiency in math and 55% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $76,000, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 93 students, Paxton Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1, Paxton Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Paxton Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.