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Litchfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 121 students in Litchfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Litchfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
121 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Litchfield 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,140 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,760 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,719 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,860 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,140
$17,314
Spending / Student
$25,760
$17,740
Best Litchfield School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District manages 2 public schools serving 121 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District is ranked #206 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield School District?
98% of Litchfield School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Litchfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,760 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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