Top Rankings
East Butler Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 310 students in East Butler Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in East Butler Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
310 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Butler Public Schools, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
97%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,358 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,458 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,358
$15,475
Spending / Student
$25,458
$16,787
Best East Butler Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Dwight
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
292 N 1st St
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
High School At Brainard
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Elementary School At Brainard
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Butler Public Schools?
East Butler Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 310 students.
What is the rank of East Butler Public Schools?
East Butler Public Schools is ranked #75 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Butler Public Schools?
97% of East Butler Public Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Butler Public Schools?
East Butler Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is East Butler Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,458 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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