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NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
5
Schools
1,465
Students
$14,637
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
25.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 1,465 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,637 is near the national average for a US public school district. 25% 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 (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
1R ELEMENTARYPK–08190
CEDAR HOLLOW SCHOOLPK–08378
ST LIBORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–08167
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL09–12703
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOCKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–PK27
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,637Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
43%
State
48.5%
Local (property tax)
43.2%
Federal
8.3%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,465
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,465 students.
What is the graduation rate for NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,637 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
25% of students in NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in NORTHWEST 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.