Top Rankings
North Platte School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,730 students in North Platte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in North Platte School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
11 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
3,730 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Platte 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 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
62%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.7%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
73%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,302 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,321
$15,379
Spending / Student
$13,302
$16,683
Best North Platte School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 West A St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Madison
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
Gr: 6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
North Platte High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 West 2nd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Platte School District?
North Platte School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,730 students.
What is the rank of North Platte School District?
North Platte School District is ranked #194 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Platte School District?
73% of North Platte School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Platte School District?
North Platte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is North Platte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,302 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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