Crofton Community Schools School District

89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730-0429
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Crofton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in Crofton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Crofton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
366 Students
329,246 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
24,101 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Crofton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#24 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Crofton Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crofton Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crofton Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Crofton Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Crofton Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,110 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
73,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
22%
# Black Students
n/a
21,321 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
347 Students
203,922 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
561 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
15,319 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
19,524
# Students in K Grade:
39
22,394
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
22,970
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
23,343
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
23,653
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
23,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
23,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
23,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
24,067
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
25,232
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
25,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
23,612
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
25,383
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,402 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,434 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Crofton Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Crofton Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,402
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Crofton Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,434
$16,738
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Crofton Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Crofton Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 W 5th St
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crofton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Crofton Community Schools School District?
Crofton Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Crofton Community Schools School District?
Crofton Community Schools School District is ranked #25 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crofton Community Schools School District?
95% of Crofton Community Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crofton Community Schools School District?
Crofton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Crofton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,434 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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