Ainsworth Community Schools

520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210-0065
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ainsworth Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 383 students in Ainsworth Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Ainsworth Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
383 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ainsworth Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#88 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
68%
58%
56%
47%
70-74%
62%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
12.5%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,115 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,953 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,115
$15,379
Spending / Student
$22,953
$16,683

Best Ainsworth Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ainsworth Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2083
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ainsworth High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 E 2nd St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2082
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
119 North Main
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-1035
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ainsworth Community Schools?
Ainsworth Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of Ainsworth Community Schools?
Ainsworth Community Schools is ranked #87 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ainsworth Community Schools?
80% of Ainsworth Community Schools students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ainsworth Community Schools?
Ainsworth Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Ainsworth Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,953 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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