Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District

400 9th Ave West
Benkelman, NE 69021-0586
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 285 students in Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
285 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#172 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
21%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
234 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
82%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
29
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,365 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,993 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,365
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,993
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stratton Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 Bailey St
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Benkelman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 A St
Benkelman, NE 69021
(308) 423-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Dundy Co Stratton High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 9th Ave West
Benkelman, NE 69021
(308) 423-2738
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District?
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District manages 3 public schools serving 285 students.
What is the rank of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District?
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District is ranked #194 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District?
82% of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District?
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,993 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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