How do these districts compare?
| Metric | South Platte Public Schools | Wausa Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Springs, Nebraska | Wausa, Nebraska |
| Total Enrollment | 218 | 216 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | South Platte Public Schools | Wausa Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,702 | $18,944 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.7% | 8.0% |
| State Revenue | 19.9% | 13.6% |
| Local Revenue | 73.4% | 78.5% |
South Platte Public Schools
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Wausa Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | South Platte Public Schools | Wausa Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 93.5% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.3% | 12.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | South Platte Public Schools | Wausa Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 120:1 | 425:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.7% | 11.2% |
School Types
South Platte Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Wausa 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.