Top Rankings
Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 243 students in Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
243 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
87%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,556 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,860 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,556
$15,484
Spending / Student
$34,860
$16,797
Best Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Osceola High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs?
Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs manages 3 public schools serving 243 students.
What is the rank of Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs?
Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #100 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs?
87% of Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs?
Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Osceola 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,860 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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