For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 236 students in Lawrence - Nelson School District.
Public Schools in Lawrence - Nelson School District have a diversity score of 0.14, which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
236 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Lawrence - Nelson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
411 East Second
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 756-7013
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 756-7013
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
850 South Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
850 South Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawrence - Nelson School District?
Lawrence - Nelson School District manages 3 public schools serving 236 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence -lson School District?
93% of Lawrence -lson School District students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawrence -lson School District?
Lawrence -lson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
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