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 2 public elementary schools serving 502 students in Lakeview Community Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Nebraska.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Lakeview Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
686 Schools
# Students
964 Students
208,191 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
15,206 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
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
27%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
72%
61%
% 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 $15,475. 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 $16,787. 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
$15,475
Spending / Student
$21,456
$16,787
Best Lakeview Community Schools ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary 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.
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%
Recent Articles
10 Major Challenges Facing ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in 2025
Explore the 10 biggest challenges facing U.S. public schools in 2025, from funding shortages to mental health and technology gaps.
Broward County School Bus Service Update 2025
A 2025 review of Broward County public school bus service: challenges, innovations, and what parents should know.
Failures of U.S. ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Education in 2025
Explore the 15 biggest failures of the American public education system in 2025, with updated data, expert insights, and real-world examples.
