Weeping Water Public Schools

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

Weeping Water, Nebraska - 3 schools

An equity score of 80/100 ranks Weeping Water Public Schools #9 of 200 districts in Nebraska (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,666 per pupil, Weeping Water Public Schools ranks #41 of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending (Nebraska districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

310
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,666
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Weeping Water Public Schools operates 3 public schools serving 310 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Cass County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,666 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending. See how Nebraska compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 71.9% local, 18.9% state, and 9.2% 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 80/100, ranked #9 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 298.4:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Weeping Water High School, with a diversity index of 23.2/100.

Its largest campus is Weeping Water Elementary School, enrolling 158 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Weeping Water Elementary School accounts for 51.0% of all Weeping Water Public Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Weeping Water Public Schools a distant remainder — means Weeping Water Public 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

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

80
Equity Score
9 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Weeping Water Public Schools's schools, below the Nebraska average of 34.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Weeping Water High School 23.2
  2. 2 Weeping Water Middle School 20.6
  3. 3 Weeping Water Elementary School 13.4

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

How Weeping Water Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Nebraska districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hitchcock Co Sch System Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Sutherland Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Pleasanton Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Blue Hill Community Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Weeping Water Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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 · $14,202/pupil
Compare vs Weeping Water Public Schools →
Lincoln Public Schools
41,850 students · 76 schools · $12,831/pupil
Compare vs Weeping Water Public Schools →
Millard Public Schools
23,637 students · 36 schools · $11,075/pupil
Compare vs Weeping Water Public Schools →
Elkhorn Public Schools
11,319 students · 20 schools · $11,003/pupil
Compare vs Weeping Water Public Schools →

Compare Weeping Water 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 Weeping Water Public Schools?

Weeping Water Public Schools has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does Weeping Water Public Schools spend per student?

Weeping Water Public Schools spends $21,666 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #9 in Nebraska.

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 80/100, ranking #9 out of 200 districts in Nebraska.