For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 283 students in Overton Public Schools 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 Overton Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
283 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Overton Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
245 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
14
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,216 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,131 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,216
$15,508
Spending / Student
$17,131
$16,823
Best Overton Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Overton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Overton Public Schools School District?
Overton Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Overton Public Schools School District?
Overton Public Schools School District is ranked #228 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Overton Public Schools School District?
86% of Overton Public Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Overton Public Schools School District?
Overton Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Overton Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,131 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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