Litchfield School District

500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 119 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 27% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
119 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
24,032 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#232 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
46%
30-39%
47%
60-79%
62%
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,790 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,252 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,790
$15,464
Spending / Student
$25,252
$16,776

Best Litchfield School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District manages 2 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield School District?
Litchfield School District is ranked #214 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
96% of Litchfield School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 $25,252 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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