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SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
6
Schools
1,276
Students
$13,130
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
45.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 1,276 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,130 is near the national 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 57/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–KG223
NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–04186
SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–02162
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08187
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL05–06169
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL09–12349
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,130Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
53%
State
35.4%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal
11.4%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,276
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$13K
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 SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,276 students.
What is the graduation rate for SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,130 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
46% of students in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SIDNEY 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.