Elgin Public Schools

101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636-0399
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Elgin Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in Elgin Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Elgin Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
200 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elgin Public Schools, 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#17 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
80%
58%
55-59%
47%
80-89%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,415 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,650 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,415
$15,475
Spending / Student
$19,650
$16,787

Best Elgin Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Elgin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elgin Public Schools?
Elgin Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Elgin Public Schools?
Elgin Public Schools is ranked #31 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin Public Schools?
92% of Elgin Public Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin Public Schools?
Elgin Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Elgin Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,650 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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