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RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
8
Schools
3,352
Students
$13,673
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 3,352 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,673 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (8)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RALSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08464
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RALSTON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,026
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,673Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
61%
State
28.8%
Local (property tax)
61.3%
Federal
9.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (61%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,352
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNebraska →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,352 students.
What is the graduation rate for RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,673 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
55% of students in RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 49/100. 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.