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Winnebago Public Schools District 17 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 625 students in Winnebago Public Schools District 17. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
625 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winnebago Public Schools District 17, 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
94%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
1%
61%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,538 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,299 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,538
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,299
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Winnebago Public Schools District 17 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Winnebago High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winnebago Public Schools District 17?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 manages 2 public schools serving 625 students.
What is the rank of Winnebago Public Schools District 17?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 is ranked #242 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago Public Schools District 17?
94% of Winnebago Public Schools District 17 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnebago Public Schools District 17?
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Winnebago Public Schools District 17's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,299 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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