Hay Springs Public Schools School District

407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347-0280
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hay Springs Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 204 students in Hay Springs Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hay Springs Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
204 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Hay Springs Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#26 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hay Springs Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hay Springs Public Schools  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.
60-64%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hay Springs Public Schools  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.
60-79%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hay Springs Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
161 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
79%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
14
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,324 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,010 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hay Springs Public Schools  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
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Hay Springs Public Schools  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
$18,324
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hay Springs Public Schools  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
$17,010
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hay Springs Public Schools  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 Hay Springs Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Hay Springs High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: PK
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hay Springs Public Schools School District?
Hay Springs Public Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 204 students.
What is the rank of Hay Springs Public Schools School District?
Hay Springs Public Schools School District is ranked #22 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hay Springs Public Schools School District?
79% of Hay Springs Public Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hay Springs Public Schools School District?
Hay Springs Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hay Springs Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,010 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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