How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Kearney Public Schools | Westside Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kearney, Nebraska | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 6,152 | 6,271 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Kearney Public Schools | Westside Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,473 | $15,352 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| State Revenue | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| Local Revenue | 67.2% | 61.5% |
Kearney Public Schools
Federal State Local
Westside Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Kearney Public Schools | Westside Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 64.8% |
| African American | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 9.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.3% | 24.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Kearney Public Schools | Westside Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 400.4:1 | 352.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.5% | 13.1% |
School Types
Kearney Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Westside Community 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.