Top Rankings
North Platte School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,782 students in North Platte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in North Platte School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
3,782 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
North Platte 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
62%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
30 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
654 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
21%
# Black Students
62 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
2,845 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
253
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
260
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
297
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
302
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
297
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
320
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,119 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,138
$15,429
Spending / Student
$13,119
$16,737
Best North Platte School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osgood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 West A St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Madison
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
Grades: 6
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Rank: #88.
Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
Grades: 7-8
| 566 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1111.
North Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 West 2nd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Platte School District?
North Platte School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,782 students.
What is the rank of North Platte School District?
North Platte School District is ranked #186 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Platte School District?
75% of North Platte School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Platte School District?
North Platte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is North Platte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,119 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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