How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lincoln Public Schools | Omaha Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 41,850 | 51,754 |
| Number of Schools | 65 | 93 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lincoln Public Schools | Omaha Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,573 | $16,585 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 15.8% |
| State Revenue | 30.0% | 39.9% |
| Local Revenue | 57.5% | 44.3% |
Lincoln Public Schools
Federal State Local
Omaha Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lincoln Public Schools | Omaha Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 22.3% |
| African American | 8.1% | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 37.8% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.9% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lincoln Public Schools | Omaha Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 101 | 115 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 387.8:1 | 315.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 34.0% |
School Types
Lincoln Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 23
Omaha Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 58
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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.