How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lincoln Public Schools | Potter-Dix Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska | Potter, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 41,850 | 166 |
| Number of Schools | 65 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 9.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lincoln Public Schools | Potter-Dix Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,831 | $23,814 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 8.6% |
| State Revenue | 30.0% | 21.1% |
| Local Revenue | 57.5% | 70.3% |
Lincoln Public Schools
Federal State Local
Potter-Dix Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lincoln Public Schools | Potter-Dix Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 94.0% |
| African American | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 1.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.0% | 21.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lincoln Public Schools | Potter-Dix Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 101 | — |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 409:1 | 84.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.7% | 25.8% |
School Types
Lincoln Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Potter-Dix 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.