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Todd County School District 66-1

Nebraska · Public School District
13
Schools
2,044
Students
$19,120
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
72.0%
Graduation Rate
-14.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Todd County School District 66-1 is a public school district in Nebraska serving 2,044 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,120 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
High Schools2 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Resource Center - 11KG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,120+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
State
31.9%
Local (property tax)
5.9%
Federal
62.2%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (6%), with notable federal support (62%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
2,044
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.0%
Opportunity Score32/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,120 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.0%, graduation is 14.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
62% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Todd County School District 66-1?
Todd County School District 66-1 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 2,044 students.
What is the graduation rate for Todd County School District 66-1?
The graduation rate is 72.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Todd County School District 66-1 spend per student?
Todd County School District 66-1 spends $19,120 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Todd County School District 66-1?
100% of students in Todd County School District 66-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Todd County School District 66-1?
No, Todd County School District 66-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Todd County School District 66-1 serve?
Todd County School District 66-1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Todd County School District 66-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Todd County School District 66-1 is 32/100. 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.