A+
Excellent
94/100

Friend Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 501 MAIN ST, Friend, NE 68359
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 77th 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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
144
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%77/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% 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 +6 points better 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 proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+24 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
White52%77%reading -6 pts, math +17 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income50%70%reading +15 pts, math +36 pts91st 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 501 MAIN ST
City Friend
ZIP Code 68359
District 3100096
NCES School ID 310009600987
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68359

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,216
Per Capita Income $39,019
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 98.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $159,800
Median Rent $663
Owner-Occupied 82.2%
Renter-Occupied 17.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Friend Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Two or More Races 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 144
Teachers (FTE) 12.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Friend Elementary School?
Friend Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Friend Elementary School?
Friend Elementary School has 144 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Friend Elementary School serve?
Friend Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Friend Elementary School receive per student?
Friend Elementary School receives $20,880 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Friend Elementary School in 68359 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,096
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
17.8%

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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