Top Rankings
Giltner Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 244 students in Giltner Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Giltner Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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
1,098 Schools
# Students
244 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Giltner 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
#101 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,398 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,197 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,398
$15,484
Spending / Student
$17,197
$16,797
Best Giltner Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giltner Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Giltner High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Giltner Public Schools?
Giltner Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 244 students.
What is the rank of Giltner Public Schools?
Giltner Public Schools is ranked #97 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Giltner Public Schools?
94% of Giltner Public Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Giltner Public Schools?
Giltner Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Giltner Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,197 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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