Top Rankings
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 848 students in Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,100 Schools
# Students
848 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,544 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,009 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,544
$15,464
Spending / Student
$14,009
$16,776
Best Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District is ranked #53 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
94% of Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District?
Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,009 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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