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#28 of 967 schools in NE

Top 3% in state

Perkins County Elementary Sch

Elementary School · Perkins County Schools · Grant, NE

An elementary school in Grant, NE where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

419 LOGAN AVE PO BOX 809, Grant, NE 69140

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$17,833
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Perkins County Elementary Sch score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Perkins County Elementary Sch 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,182

Median home value

$162,300

Median rent

$900/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Perkins County Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Perkins County Elementary Sch is listed in PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Perkins County Elementary Sch

Perkins County Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Grant, NE, part of Perkins County Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perkins County Elementary Sch

What grades does Perkins County Elementary Sch serve?

Perkins County Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Perkins County Elementary Sch?

Perkins County Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins County Elementary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Perkins County Elementary Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Perkins County Elementary Sch rank in NE?

Perkins County Elementary Sch ranks #28 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Perkins County Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Perkins County Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Perkins County Elementary Sch?

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

Is Perkins County Elementary Sch a charter school?

No, Perkins County Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Perkins County Elementary Sch a Title I school?

No, Perkins County Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkins County Elementary Sch?

33.8% of students at Perkins County Elementary Sch 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
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Perkins County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 69140)
1,755
Area average commute
11.4 min
Area median age
41.7
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 69140; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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