WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WEEPING WATER, Nebraska — 3 schools

310
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,054
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 3 public schools serving 310 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 298 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cass County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,054 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 71.9% local, 18.9% state, and 9.2% 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 $115,886 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 74/100, ranked #19 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 298.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Weeping Water Elementary School accounts for 53.0% of all WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS student enrollment

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

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 54 students (lowest) to 158 students (highest), a spread of 104 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

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 298:1 — 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 WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — 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 WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS is typically wider than the WEEPING WATER 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?

9.2%
Federal
18.9%
State
71.9%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
19 / 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 Cass County county, where this district is located.

$1,090
Studio/mo
$1,148
1 BR/mo
$1,368
2 BR/mo
$1,813
3 BR/mo
$2,046
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$115,886
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 3 schools in WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 2.3%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

298.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Weeping Water Elementary School
158
Weeping Water High School
86
Weeping Water Middle School
54

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $23,054 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #19 in Nebraska.

What is the average teacher salary in WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS is $115,886 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS students are 89.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

WEEPING WATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #19 out of 200 districts in Nebraska. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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