How do these districts compare?
| Metric | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LINCOLN, Nebraska | WAUNETA, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 41,850 | 230 |
| Number of Schools | 65 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,943 | $20,695 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 15.4% |
| State Revenue | 30.0% | 12.8% |
| Local Revenue | 57.5% | 71.8% |
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 86.9% |
| African American | 8.1% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.0% | 44.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 101 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 409:1 | 230:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.7% | 33.3% |
School Types
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS
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.