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Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 848 students in Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,100 Schools
# Students
848 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
22%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
796 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
51
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,544 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,009 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,544
$15,464
Spending / Student
$14,009
$16,776
Best Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District is ranked #85 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
94% of Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,009 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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