Conestoga School District

8404 42nd Street
Murray, NE 68409-0184
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 697 students in Conestoga 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 Conestoga School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
697 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Conestoga 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#97 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
65%
58%
56%
47%
65-69%
62%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
16%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,815 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,945 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$5,719 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$5,860 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,815
$17,314
Spending / Student
$18,945
$17,740

Best Conestoga School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 E High St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2341
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Conestoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Conestoga School District?
Conestoga School District manages 2 public schools serving 697 students.
What is the rank of Conestoga School District?
Conestoga School District is ranked #83 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Conestoga School District?
91% of Conestoga School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Conestoga School District?
Conestoga School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Conestoga School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,945 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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