How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Clarkson Public Schools | High Plains Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clarkson, Nebraska | Polk, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 224 | 223 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Clarkson Public Schools | High Plains Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,924 | $25,300 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 18.3% | 10.9% |
| Local Revenue | 73.8% | 82.0% |
Clarkson Public Schools
Federal State Local
High Plains Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Clarkson Public Schools | High Plains Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 85.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.5% | 19.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Clarkson Public Schools | High Plains Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 207:1 | 117:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.4% | 12.7% |
School Types
Clarkson Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
High Plains Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.