Top Rankings
Lakeview Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,037 students in Lakeview Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Lakeview Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
1,037 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeview Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.3%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
27%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
71%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,365 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,395
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,365
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lakeview Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16786 280th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Platte Center Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Platte St
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,037 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools is ranked #120 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview Community Schools?
71% of Lakeview Community Schools students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Lakeview Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,365 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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