Top Rankings
Lakeview Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 964 students in Lakeview Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Lakeview Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
964 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lakeview 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
62%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
260 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
22%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
690 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
59
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,488 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,456 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,080 MM

Spending
$21 MM
$5,511 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,488
$15,464

Spending / Student
$21,456
$16,776

Best Lakeview Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16786 280th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Grades: 7-8
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Platte Center Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Platte St
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeview Community Schools School District?
Lakeview Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 964 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Community Schools School District?
Lakeview Community Schools School District is ranked #115 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 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview Community Schools School District?
72% of Lakeview Community Schools School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeview Community Schools School District?
Lakeview Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Lakeview Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,456 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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