Loup County Public Schools School District

608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879-0170
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Loup County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 74 students in Loup County Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Loup County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
74 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

District Rank

Loup County Public Schools School District, 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 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#67 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Loup County Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Loup County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loup County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(16-17)
≥50%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Loup County Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
58 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
78%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
6
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
3
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,608 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,689 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Loup County Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Loup County Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$34,608
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Loup County Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$33,689
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Loup County Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Loup County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loup County Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Loup County High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Loup County Public Schools School District?
Loup County Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Loup County Public Schools School District?
Loup County Public Schools School District is ranked #120 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Loup County Public Schools School District?
78% of Loup County Public Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Loup County Public Schools School District?
Loup County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Loup County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,689 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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