How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bennington Public Schools | Columbus Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bennington, Nebraska | Columbus, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 4,154 | 4,111 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bennington Public Schools | Columbus Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,340 | $12,835 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| State Revenue | 39.5% | 38.1% |
| Local Revenue | 54.4% | 51.5% |
Bennington Public Schools
Federal State Local
Columbus Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bennington Public Schools | Columbus Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.7% | 37.6% |
| African American | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 58.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 1.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.0% | 44.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bennington Public Schools | Columbus Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 455.8:1 | 322.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.1% | 13.8% |
School Types
Bennington Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Columbus Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.