How do these districts compare?
| Metric | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLUMBUS, Nebraska | LINCOLN, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 4,111 | 41,850 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 65 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,070 | $14,943 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.3% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 38.1% | 30.0% |
| Local Revenue | 51.5% | 57.5% |
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 55.9% |
| African American | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.7% | 21.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.2% | 36.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 101 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 300.3:1 | 409:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.4% | 21.7% |
School Types
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.