HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HOLDREGE, Nebraska — 4 schools

1,014
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,292
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 4 public schools serving 1,014 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,006 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Phelps County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,292 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 77.0% local, 14.2% state, and 8.8% 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 $85,901 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #185 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 322.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.1% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Holdrege Elementary School accounts for 33.8% of all HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

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

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 8.7× across entities

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 39 students (lowest) to 340 students (highest), a spread of 301 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9% — 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 HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the HOLDREGE 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?

8.8%
Federal
14.2%
State
77.0%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
185 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$666
Studio/mo
$760
1 BR/mo
$961
2 BR/mo
$1,311
3 BR/mo
$1,463
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,901
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 4 schools in HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
322.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Holdrege Elementary School
340
Holdrege High School
337
Holdrege Middle School
290
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr
39

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 4 schools, including 2 other, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,014 students.

How much does HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $16,292 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #185 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $85,901 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 81.1% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #185 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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