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American Schools / State detail

Nebraska

Nebraska spent $14,752 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #27 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,752
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#27/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.7:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
328,851
$4,851,066,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
11%
State
30%
Local
59%
Biggest districts in Nebraska
  1. Omaha Public Schools 51,754 $16,585
  2. Lincoln Public Schools 41,850 $13,573
  3. Millard Public Schools 23,637 $11,579
  4. Papillion La Vista Community Schools 12,031 $12,422
  5. Elkhorn Public Schools 11,319 $11,437
  6. Grand Island Public Schools 9,990 $13,267

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.