The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Crofton Elementary School
Crofton Elementary School serves students from preschool through sixth grade in the town of Crofton, a small, rural agricultural community in Knox County, Nebraska. The local economy is built around corn, soybeans, alfalfa, cattle, hogs, tourism, and hunting. The town itself is compact — residential blocks, a downtown strip along 2nd Street, and highways that pass through — but the school campus sits apart from the commercial core, out along the highway. The population has been fairly stable over recent decades, and reported median home values in the area are below the state average, reflecting a low cost of living. No major new housing developments or growth initiatives have been identified in public sources.
The school enrolls a relatively small student body, and the population is predominantly white, with a small share of Hispanic students and a handful of students from other racial backgrounds. A modest portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The district does not report data on students with Individualized Education Programs or English learners at this school, so a parent wanting to understand special education or language support would need to ask the school directly.
On state assessments in math, English language arts, and science for grades three through six, the reported proficiency rates are zero percent across every subject and grade level tested. This places the school in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency among districts in Knox County. The multi-year trend data available shows some fluctuation in past results — with earlier proficiency figures that were higher — but the most recent single-year results are uniformly zero. A parent should check with the school to understand the context behind these figures, as such a pattern may reflect very small cohort sizes, assessment participation issues, or other local factors that the raw data alone does not explain.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. No information is available on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, course access, or staffing ratios. The school is a regular public school, not a charter, and there are no programs listed — no details on art, music, physical education, or special academic offerings. Parents seeking enrichment beyond the core curriculum will want to inquire directly.
The Crofton Community Schools district, of which this elementary is a part, shows no recent publicly reported changes in curriculum, property taxes, or referendums that would be relevant to a family. The community itself is quiet and rural, with limited commercial infrastructure and no public transit. The nearest major recreational anchors — Lewis and Clark Lake and Gavins Point Dam — are roughly ten miles north, offering boating, fishing, and camping.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of a small, intimate elementary setting in an agricultural town, but with test results that raise significant questions. The absence of data on staffing, programming, and student supports means that a thorough visit and conversation with the principal would be essential to gauge whether the school can meet a particular child’s needs.
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