PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PAWNEE CITY, Nebraska — 2 schools

268
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,737
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 268 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 272 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pawnee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,737 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 58.8% local, 29.3% state, and 11.9% 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 $111,673 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #25 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 272:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.9% White, 1.7% African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pawnee City Elementary Sch accounts for 58.8% of all PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

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

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 272:1 — 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 PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 21.0% — 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 PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the PAWNEE CITY 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?

11.9%
Federal
29.3%
State
58.8%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
25 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$666
Studio/mo
$753
1 BR/mo
$961
2 BR/mo
$1,152
3 BR/mo
$1,284
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,673
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 PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.7%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

272:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Pawnee City Elementary Sch
160
Pawnee City Secondary School
112

Nearby Districts in Nebraska

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
51,754 students · 111 schools · $17,584/pupil
Compare vs PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
41,850 students · 76 schools · $14,943/pupil
Compare vs PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
23,637 students · 36 schools · $13,267/pupil
Compare vs PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
11,319 students · 20 schools · $13,062/pupil
Compare vs PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →

Compare PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 268 students.

How much does PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $19,737 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #25 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $111,673 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 93.9% White, 1.7% African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #25 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.