Elkhorn Public Schools School District
School District · Elkhorn, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#91 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,437
$5,927 vs Nebraska median
District size
11,455 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About Elkhorn Public Schools
Elkhorn Public Schools is a Elkhorn, Nebraska school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 11,455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $11,437 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Elkhorn Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Elkhorn Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 79.8% and ELA proficiency of 79.0%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elkhorn Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elkhorn Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Elkhorn Public Schools
20 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Elkhorn
- Total Enrollment
- 11,455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 789
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Elkhorn Public Schools has 20 schools in total — 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elkhorn Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Elkhorn Public Schools is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Elkhorn Public Schools spends $11,437 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elkhorn Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elkhorn Public Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Westridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elkhorn Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Across schools in Elkhorn Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elkhorn Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Elkhorn Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 79.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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