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PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
4
Schools
1,504
Students
$16,048
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
46.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 1,504 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,048 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PLATTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04451
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PLATTSMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08395
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL09–12491
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK167
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,048+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
47%
State
37.7%
Local (property tax)
47.1%
Federal
15.2%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,504
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
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 PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,504 students.
What is the graduation rate for PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $16,048 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
46% of students in PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
No, PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serve?
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is 56/100. 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.