C
Below Average
51/100

Dorchester Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 506 W 9TH, Dorchester, NE 68343
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Nebraska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
152
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%28/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−8 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−18 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%35%reading -4 pts, math -25 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 506 W 9TH
City Dorchester
ZIP Code 68343
District 3169840
NCES School ID 316984000912
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68343

Understanding the community around Dorchester Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,662
Per Capita Income $37,841
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%
High School or Higher 84.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $144,600
Median Rent $540
Owner-Occupied 77.6%
Renter-Occupied 22.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dorchester Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.1%
Hispanic/Latino 29.0%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 152
Teachers (FTE) 12.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dorchester Elementary School?
Dorchester Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dorchester Elementary School?
Dorchester Elementary School has 152 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Dorchester Elementary School serve?
Dorchester Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dorchester Elementary School receive per student?
Dorchester Elementary School receives $17,840 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dorchester Elementary School in 68343 ▼
Avg Home Value
$202,278
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
22.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026