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Grand Island School District

123 S Webb Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803-5110
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,070 students in Grand Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Grand Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
10,070 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
674 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Island School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#222 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
46%
34%
47%
50%
62%
84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
59%
22%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
33%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,207 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,310
$15,464
Spending / Student
$13,207
$16,776

Best Grand Island School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Engleman Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1812 Mansfield Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4160 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Stolley Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5913
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 W Louise St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Knickrehm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2013 N Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
Seedling Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3208 E Seeding Mile Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5910
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #99.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 S Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5882
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
Barr Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Beal St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5924
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
641 S Oak St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5889
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 W 7th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1515.
Wasmer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Clark St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5920
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1616.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 W 9th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5916
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1717.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,670 students
Rank: #1818.
West Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Pathways Institute
Alternative School
1215 Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
4360 W Capital Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Grades: PK
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indra House
Special Education School
2131 N Lafayette Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Island School District?
Grand Island School District manages 22 public schools serving 10,070 students.
What is the rank of Grand Island School District?
Grand Island School District is ranked #220 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Island School District?
59% of Grand Island School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Island School District?
Grand Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Grand Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,207 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,070 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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