Very Good
#238 of 967 schools in NE
Top 25% in state
Plattsmouth Elementary School
Elementary School · Plattsmouth Community Schools · Plattsmouth, NE
A Plattsmouth Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1724 8TH AVE, Plattsmouth, NE 68048
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plattsmouth Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plattsmouth 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated770/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plattsmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,083
Median home value
$256,200
Median rent
$959/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Plattsmouth Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 0.7 mi | 151 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plattsmouth Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plattsmouth Elementary School is listed in PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plattsmouth Elementary School
Plattsmouth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plattsmouth, NE, part of Plattsmouth Community Schools, serving approximately 442 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plattsmouth Elementary School
What grades does Plattsmouth Elementary School serve?
Plattsmouth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Plattsmouth Elementary School?
Plattsmouth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plattsmouth Elementary School rank in NE?
Plattsmouth Elementary School ranks #238 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Plattsmouth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plattsmouth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Plattsmouth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plattsmouth Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plattsmouth Elementary School a charter school?
No, Plattsmouth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plattsmouth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Plattsmouth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plattsmouth Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Plattsmouth 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (402) 296-4173
- Area population (ZIP 68048)
- 13,833
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 68048; 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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