Top Rankings
Lakeview Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 964 students in Lakeview Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Lakeview Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
964 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeview Community 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
27%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,488 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 $21,456 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,488
$15,484
Spending / Student
$21,456
$16,797
Best Lakeview Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16786 280th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8008
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Gr: 7-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Platte Center Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Platte St
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Platte Center, NE 68653
(402) 246-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 964 students.
What is the rank of Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools is ranked #119 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview Community Schools?
72% of Lakeview Community Schools students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeview Community Schools?
Lakeview Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Lakeview Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,456 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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