FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FULLERTON, Nebraska — 2 schools

299
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,625
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 299 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 303 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nance County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,625 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 76.6% local, 13.3% state, and 10.1% 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 $100,896 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #116 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 382.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.

Fullerton Elementary School accounts for 50.8% of all FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means FULLERTON 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

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 383:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 15.8% — 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 FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the FULLERTON 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?

10.1%
Federal
13.3%
State
76.6%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
116 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$666
Studio/mo
$732
1 BR/mo
$961
2 BR/mo
$1,152
3 BR/mo
$1,272
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$100,896
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 FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.0%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

382.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Fullerton Elementary School
154
Fullerton High School
149

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 299 students.

How much does FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $18,625 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #116 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $100,896 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 92.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

FULLERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #116 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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