Northwest School District

2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803-1199
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,423 students in Northwest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Northwest School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
5 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
1,423 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Northwest School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#76 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Northwest   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest   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.
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest   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.
67%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest   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.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Northwest   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
10 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
22%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,197 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
29
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
69
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,841 in this school district is less 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 $13,840 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Northwest   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
$20 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Northwest   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
$14,841
$15,464
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Northwest   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
$13,840
$16,776
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Northwest   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 Northwest School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
St. Libory Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
435 St Paul Road
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6475
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
750 Lockwood Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-2042
Grades: PK
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwest School District?
Northwest School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,423 students.
What is the rank of Northwest School District?
Northwest School District is ranked #66 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest School District?
84% of Northwest School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest School District?
Northwest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Northwest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,840 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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