Alma Public Schools School District

515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920-0170
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 357 students in Alma Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Alma Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,085 Schools
# Students
357 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Alma Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#102 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Alma Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alma Public Schools  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.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alma Public Schools  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.
65-69%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alma Public Schools  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%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Alma Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
340 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
95%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
7
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
23
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,353 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,818 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Alma Public Schools  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
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Alma Public Schools  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
$19,353
$15,508
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Alma Public Schools  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
$16,818
$16,823
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Alma Public Schools  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 Alma Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Elementary At Alma
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alma Public Schools School District?
Alma Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 357 students.
What is the rank of Alma Public Schools School District?
Alma Public Schools School District is ranked #118 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 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 Alma Public Schools School District?
95% of Alma Public Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma Public Schools School District?
Alma 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 Alma Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,818 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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