MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MALCOLM, Nebraska — 2 schools

644
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,081
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 644 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 643 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lancaster County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,081 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 46.1% local, 46.2% state, and 7.7% 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 $86,118 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #174 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1592.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.3% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

Malcolm Elementary School accounts for 53.0% of all MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

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

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 1592:1 — 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

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 7.4% — 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?

7.7%
Federal
46.2%
State
46.1%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
174 / 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 Lancaster County county, where this district is located.

$855
Studio/mo
$926
1 BR/mo
$1,141
2 BR/mo
$1,587
3 BR/mo
$1,712
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,118
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 MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1592.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Malcolm Elementary School
341
Malcolm Jr/Sr High School
302

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 644 students.

How much does MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,081 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #174 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $86,118 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 94.3% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

MALCOLM PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #174 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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