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GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
6
Schools
2,023
Students
$12,249
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
50.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 2,023 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,249 is below the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05246
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05284
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05244
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–08414
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GERING HIGH SCHOOL09–12581
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMPK–PK254
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,249-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
44%
State
44.9%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal
11.3%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,023
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,023 students.
What is the graduation rate for GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $12,249 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
50% of students in GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 52/100. 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.