Niobrara School District

247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760-0310
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 214 students in Niobrara School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Niobrara School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
214 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Niobrara School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#209 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Niobrara   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Niobrara   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.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Niobrara   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.
40-49%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Niobrara   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.
≥50%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Niobrara   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.55
# American Indian Students
125 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
58%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
78 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
36%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
15
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
22
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $38,393 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,248 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Niobrara   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
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Niobrara   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
$38,393
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Niobrara   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
$33,248
$16,737
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Niobrara   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 Niobrara School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niobrara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Niobrara Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Niobrara School District?
Niobrara School District manages 2 public schools serving 214 students.
What is the rank of Niobrara School District?
Niobrara School District is ranked #199 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niobrara School District?
58% of Niobrara School District students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niobrara School District?
Niobrara School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Niobrara School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,248 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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