How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northwest Public Schools | Seward Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Island, Nebraska | Seward, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 1,465 | 1,496 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northwest Public Schools | Seward Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,932 | $13,609 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 48.5% | 14.3% |
| Local Revenue | 43.2% | 75.0% |
Northwest Public Schools
Federal State Local
Seward Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northwest Public Schools | Seward Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 90.9% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.8% | 12.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northwest Public Schools | Seward Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 357.3:1 | 419.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 11.8% |
School Types
Northwest Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Seward Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.