For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 321 students in Arapahoe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Arapahoe School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
321 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arapahoe School District, 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,467 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,421 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,467
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,421
$16,776
Best Arapahoe School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arapahoe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arapahoe School District?
Arapahoe School District manages 2 public schools serving 321 students.
What is the rank of Arapahoe School District?
Arapahoe School District is ranked #213 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Arapahoe School District?
89% of Arapahoe School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arapahoe School District?
Arapahoe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Arapahoe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,421 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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