Top Rankings
Friend Public Schools 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 250 students in Friend Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Friend Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and 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
250 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Friend Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
232 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
14
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,204 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,092 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,204
$15,508
Spending / Student
$19,092
$16,823
Best Friend Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Friend Public Schools School District?
Friend Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 250 students.
What is the rank of Friend Public Schools School District?
Friend Public Schools School District is ranked #46 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Friend Public Schools School District?
93% of Friend Public Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% 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 Friend Public Schools School District?
Friend Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Friend Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,092 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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