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COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
4
Schools
949
Students
$16,974
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
50.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 949 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,974 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05428
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08197
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL09–12260
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTERPK–PK64
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,974+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
66%
State
25.1%
Local (property tax)
66.1%
Federal
8.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
949
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,974 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 949 students.
What is the graduation rate for COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $16,974 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
50% of students in COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
No, COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serve?
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.