Top Rankings
Crofton Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 364 students in Crofton Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Crofton Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
364 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crofton Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,327 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,673 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,327
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,673
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Crofton Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 W 5th St
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Crofton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crofton Community Schools?
Crofton Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 364 students.
What is the rank of Crofton Community Schools?
Crofton Community Schools is ranked #55 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crofton Community Schools?
96% of Crofton Community Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crofton Community Schools?
Crofton Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Crofton Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,673 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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