Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District

502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745-0008
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 396 students in Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
396 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#144 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
61%
58%
49%
47%
65-69%
62%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,957 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,247 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,957
$15,464
Spending / Student
$21,247
$16,776

Best Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: PK-4 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 South Main Street
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 5-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District?
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 396 students.
What is the rank of Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District?
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District is ranked #137 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District?
92% of Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District?
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,247 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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