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SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
3
Schools
1,496
Students
$13,909
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
22.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 1,496 students across 3 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 $13,909 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04573
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SEWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08422
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL09–12501
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,909Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
14%
75%
State
14.3%
Local (property tax)
75.0%
Federal
10.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,496
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,496 students.
What is the graduation rate for SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,909 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
22% of students in SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 53/100. 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.