Top Rankings
Wisner-Pilger School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 437 students in Wisner-Pilger School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wisner-Pilger School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
437 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wisner-Pilger School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
357 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
37
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,735 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 $17,943 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,735
$15,429
Spending / Student
$17,943
$16,737
Best Wisner-Pilger School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wisner-pilger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Wisner-pilger High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 18th St
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Wisner, NE 68791
(402) 529-3249
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wisner-Pilger School District?
Wisner-Pilger School District manages 2 public schools serving 437 students.
What is the rank of Wisner-Pilger School District?
Wisner-Pilger School District is ranked #17 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wisner-Pilger School District?
82% of Wisner-Pilger School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wisner-Pilger School District?
Wisner-Pilger School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wisner-Pilger School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,943 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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