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SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
8
Schools
3,519
Students
$14,178
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
45.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 3,519 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,178 is near the national average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LAKE MINATARE SCHOOLPK–0583
LINCOLN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHPK–05316
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05384
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05262
WESTMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05398
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08785
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SCOTTSBLUFF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,118
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTERPK–PK173
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,178Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
44%
State
42.1%
Local (property tax)
44.2%
Federal
13.7%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,519
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,519 students.
What is the graduation rate for SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,178 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
46% of students in SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 57/100. 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.