Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pawnee City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pawnee City Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pawnee City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawnee City Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee City Elementary School's ranking?
Pawnee City Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pawnee City Elementary School?
151 students attend Pawnee City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pawnee City Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawnee City Elementary School?
Pawnee City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pawnee City Elementary School offer ?
Pawnee City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pawnee City Elementary School part of?
Pawnee City Elementary School is part of Pawnee City School District.
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