Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District

202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071-0769
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 638 students in Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
638 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Winnebago Public Schools District 17 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 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#242 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
46%
14%
47%
20-24%
62%
80-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.57
% American Indian
94%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,589 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,865 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,589
$15,464
Spending / Student
$27,865
$16,776

Best Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Winnebago High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District manages 2 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District is ranked #243 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
94% of Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Winnebago Public Schools District 17 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,865 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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