Bertrand School District

503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927-0278
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 241 students in Bertrand School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Bertrand School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
241 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bertrand 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 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)
#176 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
46%
45-49%
47%
50-59%
62%
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,913 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,390 is higher than the state median of $16,776. 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
$23,913
$15,464
Spending / Student
$23,390
$16,776

Best Bertrand School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bertrand Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Bertrand High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bertrand School District?
Bertrand School District manages 2 public schools serving 241 students.
What is the rank of Bertrand School District?
Bertrand School District is ranked #172 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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 Bertrand School District?
86% of Bertrand School District students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bertrand School District?
Bertrand School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Bertrand School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,390 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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