Top Rankings
Ord 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in Ord 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Ord 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
568 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ord 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,157 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,004 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,157
$15,484
Spending / Student
$17,004
$16,797
Best Ord 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ord Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 S 16th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ord Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 N 19th
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ord 51±¬ÁÏs?
Ord 51±¬ÁÏs manages 2 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Ord 51±¬ÁÏs?
Ord 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #191 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ord 51±¬ÁÏs?
93% of Ord 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ord 51±¬ÁÏs?
Ord 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Ord 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,004 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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