Needs Improvement
#872 of 967 schools in NE
So Platte Elem at Big Springs
Elementary School · South Platte Public Schools · Big Springs, NE
A South Platte Public Schools elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
610 PLUM ST PO BOX 457, Big Springs, NE 69122
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at So Platte Elem at Big Springs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where So Platte Elem at Big Springs 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,179
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$844/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
South Platte Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
So Platte Elem at Big Springs is listed in SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About So Platte Elem at Big Springs
So Platte Elem at Big Springs is a public elementary school in Big Springs, NE, part of South Platte Public Schools, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #872 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about So Platte Elem at Big Springs
What grades does So Platte Elem at Big Springs serve?
So Platte Elem at Big Springs serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend So Platte Elem at Big Springs?
So Platte Elem at Big Springs has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at So Platte Elem at Big Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at So Platte Elem at Big Springs 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 So Platte Elem at Big Springs rank in NE?
So Platte Elem at Big Springs ranks #872 of 967 schools in NE.
What is So Platte Elem at Big Springs's MySchoolScout rating?
So Platte Elem at Big Springs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 So Platte Elem at Big Springs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, So Platte Elem at Big Springs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is So Platte Elem at Big Springs a charter school?
No, So Platte Elem at Big Springs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is So Platte Elem at Big Springs a Title I school?
No, So Platte Elem at Big Springs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for So Platte Elem at Big Springs?
61.3% of students at So Platte Elem at Big Springs 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
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Deuel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (308) 889-3674
- Area population (ZIP 69122)
- 669
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 69122; 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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