Nebraska Schools
There are 1,099 public schools in Nebraska distributed in 281 school districts. A total of 322,666 students attend Nebraska schools and 25,150 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 544 elementary, 128 middle, 269 high schools, and 158 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 180 private schools are serving students in Nebraska.
| Number of District | 281 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,099 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 544 schools / 157,424 students |
| Middle | 128 schools / 56,594 students |
| High | 269 schools / 77,588 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 158 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,055 schools |
| Charter | 1 schools |
| Magnet | 27 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 16 schools |
Nebraska Department of Education
Nebraska School Districts
In Nebraska, 281 school districts are serving their students in 1,099 schools. Omaha Public Schools is the largest district with 111 schools and 52,628 students.
3215 CUMING ST, OMAHA, NE
5905 O STREET, LINCOLN, NE
5606 S 147TH ST, OMAHA, NE
420 S WASHINGTON ST, PAPILLION, NE
123 S WEBB RD, GRAND ISLAND, NE
Student Population
A total of 324,697 students are attending Nebraska schools. By gender, there are 168,075 (51.8%) male and 156,622 (51.8%) female students in NE schools.
By race/ethnicity, 213,057 White (65.6%), 21,969 Black (6.8%), and 8,883 Asian (2.7%) students are attending Nebraska schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 84 percent of students in fourth grade and 74 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 69 percent of students in fourth grade and 74 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 84% | 45% | 74% | 37% |
| Reading | 69% | 37% | 74% | 34% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Nebraska schools, total 14,298 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 318 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 28,693 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 14,298 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 3,595 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 2,765 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 12,242 | |
| International BS program | 318 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 28,693 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 25,077 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Nebraska and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 99.7% of teachers are certified. 89.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 25,077 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 25,001 | 99.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 61 | 0.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1,455 | 5.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1,278 | 5.1% |
| School counselors | 1,069 | Students per counselor: 302 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 80 | - |
| Security guards | 311 | - |
| Nurses | 426 | - |
| Psychologists | 378 | - |
| Social workers | 153 | - |
Public Schools in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 1,099 public schools are serving 322,666 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Nebraska
180 private schools are serving students in Nebraska. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.