Stoddard Elementary School

400 S 7th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 217 students in grades 3-5, Stoddard 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 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stoddard Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
217 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Stoddard 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 Stoddard Elementary School is 0.36, 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)
#618 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stoddard 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.
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stoddard 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.
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
79%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Stoddard 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stoddard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stoddard 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 Stoddard Elementary School's ranking?
Stoddard Elementary School is ranked #618 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Stoddard Elementary School?
217 students attend Stoddard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Stoddard Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stoddard Elementary School?
Stoddard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stoddard Elementary School offer ?
Stoddard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Stoddard Elementary School part of?
Stoddard Elementary School is part of Beatrice School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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