Top Rankings
North Platte Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,834 students in North Platte Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in North Platte Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
12 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
3,834 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
255 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
North Platte Public Schools 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.55
# American Indian Students
27 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
667 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
21%
# Black Students
53 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,915 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
237
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
249
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
270
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
263
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
270
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
298
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
285
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
299
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
298
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
306
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
316
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,941 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,960
$15,508
Spending / Student
$12,941
$16,823
Best North Platte Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Osgood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Madison
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7126
Grades: 6
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
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
Grades: 7-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: PK
| 64 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1212.
North Platte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 West 2nd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Platte Public Schools School District?
North Platte Public Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,834 students.
What is the rank of North Platte Public Schools School District?
North Platte Public Schools School District is ranked #154 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Platte Public Schools School District?
76% of North Platte Public Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Platte Public Schools School District?
North Platte Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,941 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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