Kenesaw Public Schools School District

110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956-0129
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 272 students in Kenesaw Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Kenesaw Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority 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
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
272 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Kenesaw Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#70 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Kenesaw Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenesaw 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 Kenesaw 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.
≥80%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Kenesaw Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
258 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
95%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
15
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,287 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,684 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Kenesaw 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
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Kenesaw 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
$20,287
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Kenesaw 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
$18,684
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Kenesaw 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 Kenesaw Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenesaw Secondary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Kenesaw Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenesaw Public Schools School District?
Kenesaw Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 272 students.
What is the rank of Kenesaw Public Schools School District?
Kenesaw Public Schools School District is ranked #57 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenesaw Public Schools School District?
95% of Kenesaw Public Schools School District students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenesaw Public Schools School District?
Kenesaw 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 Kenesaw Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,684 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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