BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BAYARD, Nebraska — 2 schools

337
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,023
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 337 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 323 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morrill County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,023 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 48.2% local, 33.8% state, and 18.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $111,478 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 79/100, ranked #10 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 209.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.7% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Bayard Elementary School accounts for 51.4% of all BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 209:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 17.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.0%
Federal
33.8%
State
48.2%
Local

Funding Equity

79
Equity Score
10 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Morrill County county, where this district is located.

$666
Studio/mo
$789
1 BR/mo
$961
2 BR/mo
$1,152
3 BR/mo
$1,284
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,478
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Multiracial 4.3%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

209.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Bayard Elementary School
166
Bayard Secondary School
157

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 337 students.

How much does BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $22,023 per student. The district has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #10 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $111,478 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Morrill County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 73.7% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #10 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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