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CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
4
Schools
941
Students
$15,172
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
42.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 941 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,172 is near the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHADRON INTERMEDIATE03–04146
CHADRON PRIMARYPK–03240
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08288
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12267
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,172Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
46%
State
38.2%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal
15.7%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (46%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
941
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 941 students.
What is the graduation rate for CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $15,172 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
43% of students in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in CHADRON 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.