Arapahoe School District

610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922-0360
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 334 students in Arapahoe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Arapahoe School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
334 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arapahoe 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#215 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
53%
58%
35-39%
47%
70-74%
62%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%
(2022-23)
10.1%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,749 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,743 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,749
$15,379
Spending / Student
$16,743
$16,683

Best Arapahoe School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arapahoe School District?
Arapahoe School District manages 2 public schools serving 334 students.
What is the rank of Arapahoe School District?
Arapahoe School District is ranked #213 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Arapahoe School District?
89% of Arapahoe School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arapahoe School District?
Arapahoe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Arapahoe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,743 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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