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BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
2
Schools
566
Students
$15,167
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
24.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 566 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,167 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06293
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BATTLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL07–12273
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,167Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
73%
State
21.2%
Local (property tax)
72.8%
Federal
5.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
566
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 2 public schools, serving a total of 566 students.
What is the graduation rate for BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $15,167 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
24% of students in BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.