Loup County School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Loup County School District, serving 69 students. Loup County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
- Public schools in Loup County School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
- The top ranked public schools in Loup County School District are Loup County Elementary School and Loup County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is less than the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Loup County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (308) 942-6115 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 69 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 15 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Loup County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 248 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #155 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥50% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 7 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 57 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 83% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 4% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 9 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 5 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 5 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 2 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 8 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 6 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 4 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 5 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 3 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 8 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 6 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 3 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 4 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $29,290 is higher than the state median of $17,458. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $30,159 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $2 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $2 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $29,290 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $30,159 | $17,165 |
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Loup County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Loup County Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 10%608 Williams St10
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Grades: PK-6 | 40 students
- Loup County High School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%608 Williams St10
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Grades: 7-12 | 29 students
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