Diller-Odell School District

506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Diller-Odell School District 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 242 students in Diller-Odell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Diller-Odell School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (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
242 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Diller-Odell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#39 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

73%
58%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-79%
62%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
9.3%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2010–2021. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
23%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
61%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,277 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,860 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,719 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$5,860 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$26,277
$17,314

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$22,860
$17,740

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Best Diller-Odell School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Diller-Odell School District?
Diller-Odell School District manages 2 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Diller-Odell School District?
Diller-Odell School District is ranked #35 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diller-Odell School District?
96% of Diller-Odell School District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diller-Odell School District?
Diller-Odell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Diller-Odell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,860 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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