Top Rankings
Hastings School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,789 students in Hastings School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hastings School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
8 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
3,789 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hastings 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
62%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2022. View full 27-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
28%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
65%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,879 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,140 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$54 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,879
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,140
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hastings School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Hastings Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1515 West 8th Street
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Gr: PK | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hastings School District?
Hastings School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,789 students.
What is the rank of Hastings School District?
Hastings School District is ranked #217 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings School District?
65% of Hastings School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings School District?
Hastings School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hastings School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,140 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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