North Platte Public Schools School District
School District · North Platte, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#223 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,735
$3,629 vs Nebraska median
District size
3,756 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About North Platte Public Schools
North Platte Public Schools is a North Platte, Nebraska school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 3,756 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $13,735 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, North Platte Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eisenhower Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Platte Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Platte Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Platte Public Schools with test data.
Schools in North Platte Public Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- North Platte
- Total Enrollment
- 3,756
- Teachers (FTE)
- 241
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
North Platte Public Schools has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Platte Public Schools?
The average composite rating for North Platte Public Schools is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Platte Public Schools?
North Platte Public Schools spends $13,735 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Platte Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Platte Public Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Platte Public Schools?
Eisenhower Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Platte Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Platte Public Schools?
Across schools in North Platte Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Platte Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
North Platte Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 12 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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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