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Prekindergarten· 4 schools in district

WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL

2056 N HACKBERRY, WAHOO, NE 68066WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
49
Students
Total enrolled
$13,763
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 49 students in grades PK–PK in WAHOO, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,763 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL is a small prekindergarten in WAHOO, Nebraska, serving grades PK–PK with 49 students. The district invests $13,763 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL

49
Total Students
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution30 male · 19 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 36 students
Student Composition
84%
10%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317821000312

Academic Outcomes at WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68066

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,763Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,763
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,056
Student Support$2,615
Administration$1,652
Operations$2,065
Other$1,376
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,763 spent per student, an estimated $6,097 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
75%
State government
15.9%
Local (property tax)
75.1%
Federal programs
8.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountySaunders County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)443-4250
NCES ID: 317821000312
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WAHOO seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elem
WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
456 students · PK–05
● 60 opp30% FRL
High
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL
345 students · 09–12
● 60 opp23% FRL
Mid
WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL
235 students · 06–08
● 60 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2056 N HACKBERRY, WAHOO, NE 68066
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.