Pawnee City Elementary School

729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (NE)
#771 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pawnee City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pawnee City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
21%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Pawnee City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pawnee City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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