Grand Island School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 22 public schools in Grand Island School District, serving 9,897 students. Grand Island School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
Public schools in Grand Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
The top ranked public schools in Grand Island School District are Shoemaker Elementary School, Engleman Elementary School and Seedling Mile Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Grand Island School District |
| School District Phone Number | (308) 385-5900 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 22 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 9,897 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 674 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Grand Island School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 248 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #212 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 51% |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 103 Students | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 116 Students | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4,896 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 50% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 441 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 4,113 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 42% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 223 Students | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 590 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 695 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 759 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 794 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 814 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 804 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 735 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 716 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 743 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 689 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 684 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 680 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 585 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 609 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,684 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,458. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,844 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $135 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $147 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,684 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,844 | $17,165 |
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Grand Island School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Shoemaker Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%4160 W Old Potash Hwy10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
- Engleman Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30%1812 Mansfield Rd10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grades: PK-5 | 530 students
- Seedling Mile Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:7/Top 50%3208 E Seeding Mile Rd10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Grades: PK-5 | 116 students
- Gates Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2700 W Louise St10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
- Westridge Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4111 W 13th St10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grades: 6-8 | 681 students
- Newell Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2700 W 13th St10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
- Starr Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1800 S Adams Street10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5882
Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%805 Beal St10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
- Knickrehm Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2013 N Oak St10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grades: PK-5 | 247 students
- Dodge Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 42%Rank:2/Bottom 50%641 S Oak St10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
- Barr Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50%602 W Stolley Park Rd10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grades: 6-8 | 696 students
- Jefferson Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%315 Wyandotte St10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
- Wasmer Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%318 S Clark St10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Grades: PK-5 | 367 students
- Grand Island Senior High School Math: 35% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2124 N Lafayette Ave10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grades: 9-12 | 2,558 students
- Howard Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50%502 W 9th St10
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916
Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
- Walnut Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1600 N Custer Ave10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grades: 6-8 | 771 students
- West Lawn Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3022 College St10
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grades: PK-5 | 272 students
- Career Pathways Institute Alternative School1215 Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Central Ne Support Service Program Special Education School123 S Webb Rd
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 385-5900
Grades: PK-12 | n/a student
- Early Learning Center4360 W Capital Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Grades: PK | 322 students
- Indra House Special Education School2131 N Lafayette Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Success Academy Alternative School1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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