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NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
4
Schools
1,428
Students
$14,246
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 1,428 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,246 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HAYWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05280
NEBRASKA CITY NORTHSIDE ELEMPK–02394
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NEBRASKA CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08326
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL09–12428
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,246Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
55%
State
30.7%
Local (property tax)
55.5%
Federal
13.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,428
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
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 NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,428 students.
What is the graduation rate for NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,246 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
55% of students in NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 57/100. 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.