West Holt School District

1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713-0457
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 459 students in West Holt 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 West Holt School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
459 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

West Holt School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#63 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Holt   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Holt   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.
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Holt   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.
70-74%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Holt   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.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Holt   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
21%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
413 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
39
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
37
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,863 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 $18,468 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Holt   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
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Holt   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
$18,863
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Holt   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
$18,468
$16,737
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Holt   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 West Holt School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
West Holt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Holt Little Paws Preschool
Magnet School
1000 N Main Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Grades: PK
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Holt School District?
West Holt School District manages 3 public schools serving 459 students.
What is the rank of West Holt School District?
West Holt School District is ranked #54 out of 246 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Holt School District?
90% of West Holt School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Holt School District?
West Holt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is West Holt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,468 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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