For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Burwell Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Burwell Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), 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
292 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burwell Public Schools, 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
#99 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
99%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,284 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,572 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,284
$15,484
Spending / Student
$17,572
$16,797
Best Burwell Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burwell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Burwell Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burwell Public Schools?
Burwell Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Burwell Public Schools?
Burwell Public Schools is ranked #117 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Burwell Public Schools?
99% of Burwell Public Schools students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burwell Public Schools?
Burwell Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Burwell Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,572 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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