C
Below Average
55/100

Falls City South Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1000 FULTON ST, Falls City, NE 68355
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 36th percentile in Nebraska
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.84 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
173
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%36/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 0.84 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% 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 −10 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 proficiency62% (+9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+9 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
White62%67%reading -2 pts, math +3 pts61st percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +16 pts, math +5 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +9 pts, math +15 pts68th 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 1000 FULTON ST
City Falls City
ZIP Code 68355
District 3170530
NCES School ID 317053000961
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68355

Understanding the community around Falls City South Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,135
Per Capita Income $31,584
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,800
Median Rent $704
Owner-Occupied 70.4%
Renter-Occupied 29.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Falls City South Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.8%
Two or More Races 8.1%
American Indian 4.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 173
Teachers (FTE) 13.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Falls City South Elementary?
Falls City South Elementary has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Falls City South Elementary?
Falls City South Elementary has 173 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Falls City South Elementary serve?
Falls City South Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Falls City South Elementary receive per student?
Falls City South Elementary receives $18,308 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Falls City South Elementary in 68355 ▼
Avg Home Value
$109,381
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
29.6%

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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