Springfield Platteview Community Schools

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Springfield, Nebraska - 4 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks Springfield Platteview Community Schools #175 of 200 districts in Nebraska (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,828 per pupil, Springfield Platteview Community Schools ranks #149 of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending (Nebraska districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,203
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,828
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Springfield Platteview Community Schools operates 4 public schools serving 1,203 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 Sarpy County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,828 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending. See how Nebraska compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 82.2% local, 14.0% state, and 3.8% 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 27/100, ranked #175 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 310.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.2% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Westmont Elementary School, with a diversity index of 22.8/100.

Its largest campus is Springfield Elementary School, enrolling 400 students (33% of the district's total enrollment).

Springfield Elementary School accounts for 32.5% of all Springfield Platteview Community Schools student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Springfield Platteview Community Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Springfield Platteview Community Schools school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Springfield Platteview Community Schools school enrollment ranges from 179 students (lowest) to 400 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

Springfield Platteview Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 310:1 — 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 Springfield Platteview Community Schools is typically wider than the Springfield Platteview Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Springfield Platteview Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 21.7% — 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 Springfield Platteview Community Schools is typically wider than the Springfield Platteview Community 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?

3.8%
Federal
14.0%
State
82.2%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
175 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Springfield Platteview Community Schools.

White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 18.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Springfield Platteview Community Schools's schools, below the Nebraska average of 34.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Westmont Elementary School 22.8
  2. 2 Platteview Senior High School 19.7
  3. 3 Springfield Elementary School 17.8
  4. 4 Platteview Central Jr High School 12.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
310.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Springfield Platteview Community Schools

School Enrollment
Springfield Elementary School
400
Platteview Senior High School
387
Westmont Elementary School
264
Platteview Central Jr High School
179

How Springfield Platteview Community Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Nebraska districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Aurora Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Sidney Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Wahoo Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Alliance Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Springfield Platteview Community Schools'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 Springfield Platteview Community Schools?

Springfield Platteview Community Schools has 4 schools, including 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,203 students.

How much does Springfield Platteview Community Schools spend per student?

Springfield Platteview Community Schools spends $15,828 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #175 in Nebraska.

What is the demographic composition of Springfield Platteview Community Schools?

Springfield Platteview Community Schools students are 90.2% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Springfield Platteview Community Schools?

Springfield Platteview Community Schools has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #175 out of 200 districts in Nebraska.