Broken Bow School District

323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822-1718
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Broken Bow School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 892 students in Broken Bow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Broken Bow School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
5 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
892 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Broken Bow School District, 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#74 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
75%
58%
51%
47%
70-74%
62%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%
(2022-23)
16.8%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
82%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,159 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,363 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,159
$15,379
Spending / Student
$14,363
$16,683

Best Broken Bow School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Broken Bow Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Broken Bow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Gr: PK | 43 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Broken Bow School District?
Broken Bow School District manages 5 public schools serving 892 students.
What is the rank of Broken Bow School District?
Broken Bow School District is ranked #78 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Broken Bow School District?
82% of Broken Bow School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Broken Bow School District?
Broken Bow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Broken Bow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,363 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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