How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DORCHESTER, Nebraska | LINCOLN, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 235 | 41,850 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 65 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,840 | $14,943 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 21.4% | 30.0% |
| Local Revenue | 68.5% | 57.5% |
DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL
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LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 55.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.0% | 21.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 10.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.6% | 36.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 101 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 101.8:1 | 409:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 21.7% |
School Types
DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL
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.