LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

COLUMBUS, Nebraska — 4 schools

952
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$18,597
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS operates 4 public schools serving 952 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,037 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Platte County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,597 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 76.7% local, 14.3% state, and 9.0% 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 $82,492 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #140 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 (2 AP courses district-wide), a 387.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.8% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Shell Creek Elementary School accounts for 36.0% of all LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS student enrollment

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

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 152 students (lowest) to 373 students (highest), a spread of 221 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

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 388:1 — 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

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 14.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
14.3%
State
76.7%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
140 / 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 Platte County county, where this district is located.

$736
Studio/mo
$809
1 BR/mo
$1,061
2 BR/mo
$1,399
3 BR/mo
$1,405
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,492
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 LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.

White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
387.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Shell Creek Elementary School
373
Lakeview High School
344
Platte Center Elementary School
168
Lakeview Junior High School
152

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 4 schools, including 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 952 students.

How much does LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $18,597 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #140 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is $82,492 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS students are 69.8% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #140 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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