Johnson Co Central Public Schs

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Tecumseh, Nebraska - 4 schools

An equity score of 50/100 ranks Johnson Co Central Public Schs #95 of 200 districts in Nebraska (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,866 per pupil, Johnson Co Central Public Schs ranks #122 of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending (Nebraska districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

497
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,866
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Johnson Co Central Public Schs operates 4 public schools serving 497 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Johnson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,866 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending. See how Nebraska compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 81.4% local, 11.8% state, and 6.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 50/100, ranked #95 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 332.8:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.8% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Johnson Co Central Middle Sch, with a diversity index of 43.7/100.

Its largest campus is Johnson Co Central High School, enrolling 166 students (33% of the district's total enrollment).

Johnson Co Central High School accounts for 33.2% of all Johnson Co Central Public Schs student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Johnson Co Central Public Schs-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Johnson Co Central Public Schs school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Johnson Co Central Public Schs school enrollment ranges from 72 students (lowest) to 166 students (highest), a spread of 94 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Johnson Co Central Public Schs student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — 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 Johnson Co Central Public Schs is typically wider than the Johnson Co Central Public Schs-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Johnson Co Central Public Schs chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — 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 Johnson Co Central Public Schs is typically wider than the Johnson Co Central Public Schs-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
11.8%
State
81.4%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
95 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Johnson Co Central Public Schs.

White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 39.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Johnson Co Central Public Schs's schools, above the Nebraska average of 34.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Johnson Co Central Middle Sch 43.7
  2. 2 Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook 40.3
  3. 3 Johnson Co Central High School 40.1
  4. 4 Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh 32.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
332.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Johnson Co Central Public Schs

School Enrollment
Johnson Co Central High School
166
Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh
158
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
104
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook
72

How Johnson Co Central Public Schs Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Nebraska districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Centennial Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Bridgeport Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Yutan Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Wood River Rural Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Johnson Co Central Public Schs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Johnson Co Central Public Schs?

Johnson Co Central Public Schs has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 497 students.

How much does Johnson Co Central Public Schs spend per student?

Johnson Co Central Public Schs spends $16,866 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #95 in Nebraska.

What is the demographic composition of Johnson Co Central Public Schs?

Johnson Co Central Public Schs students are 75.8% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Johnson Co Central Public Schs?

Johnson Co Central Public Schs has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #95 out of 200 districts in Nebraska.