Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District

202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071-0769
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 638 students in Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
638 Students
329,246 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
24,101 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Winnebago Public Schools District 17 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 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#242 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Winnebago Public Schools District 17  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winnebago Public Schools District 17  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.
14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winnebago Public Schools District 17  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.
20-24%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Winnebago Public Schools District 17  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.
80-89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Winnebago Public Schools District 17  School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.56
# American Indian Students
598 Students
4,358 Students
% American Indian Students
94%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,110 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
73,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
22%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,321 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1 Student
203,922 Students
% White Students
n/a
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
561 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
15,319 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
44
19,524
# Students in K Grade:
53
22,394
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
22,970
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
23,343
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
23,653
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
23,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
23,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
23,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
24,067
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
25,232
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
25,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
23,612
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
25,383
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,589 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 $27,865 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Winnebago Public Schools District 17  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
$18 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Winnebago Public Schools District 17  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
$26,589
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Winnebago Public Schools District 17  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
$27,865
$16,738
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Winnebago Public Schools District 17  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 Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Winnebago High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District manages 2 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District is ranked #244 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
94% of Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,865 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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