Mc Pherson County Schools

Tryon, Nebraska — 2 schools

52
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$35,158
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mc Pherson County Schools operates 2 public schools serving 52 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 60 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Mcpherson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $35,158 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 84.1% local, 14.8% state, and 1.1% 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 $184,474 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 30:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Mc Pherson County Secondary School accounts for 66.7% of all Mc Pherson County Schools student enrollment

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

Mc Pherson County Schools student-counselor ratio is 30:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

Mc Pherson County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — 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 Mc Pherson County Schools is typically wider than the Mc Pherson County 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?

1.1%
Federal
14.8%
State
84.1%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$680
Studio/mo
$747
1 BR/mo
$980
2 BR/mo
$1,210
3 BR/mo
$1,309
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$184,474
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 Mc Pherson County Schools.

White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

30:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mc Pherson County Schools

School Enrollment
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
40
Tryon Elementary
20

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mc Pherson County Schools?

Mc Pherson County Schools has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 52 students.

How much does Mc Pherson County Schools spend per student?

Mc Pherson County Schools spends $35,158 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Mc Pherson County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Mc Pherson County Schools is $184,474 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mc Pherson County Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mc Pherson County Schools?

Mc Pherson County Schools students are 97.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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