Lakeview Community Schools School District
School District · Columbus, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,092
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,092
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Lakeview Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakeview Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Shell Creek Elementary School
Columbus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Platte Center Elementary School
Platte Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeview High School
Columbus · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#102 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,092
$3,272 vs Nebraska median
District size
964 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Lakeview Community Schools ranks #102 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Lakeview Community Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shell Creek Elementary School (8.1/10), Platte Center Elementary School (7.3/10), and Lakeview High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakeview Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shell Creek Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Platte Center Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Lakeview High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeview Junior High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakeview Community Schools
Lakeview Community Schools is a Columbus, Nebraska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 964 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $14,092 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Lakeview Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shell Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lakeview Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 64.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lakeview Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakeview Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Lakeview Community Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 964
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakeview Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Lakeview Community Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools spends $14,092 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakeview Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakeview Community Schools is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakeview Community Schools?
Shell Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakeview Community Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lakeview Community Schools?
Across schools in Lakeview Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakeview Community Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Lakeview Community Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
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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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