How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Aurora Public Schools | Sidney Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, Nebraska | Sidney, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 1,226 | 1,276 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Aurora Public Schools | Sidney Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,684 | $13,629 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 14.1% | 35.4% |
| Local Revenue | 75.5% | 53.2% |
Aurora Public Schools
Federal State Local
Sidney Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Aurora Public Schools | Sidney Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 85.6% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 1.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.0% | 34.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Aurora Public Schools | Sidney Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 345.3:1 | 168:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.1% | 6.1% |
School Types
Aurora Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sidney Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.