Seward Public Schools District
- 410 SOUTH ST
- SEWARD, NE 68434
- (402) 643-2941
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 83.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,996 | $10,476 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,358 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 93 | - |
District Test Scores
NeSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 98.9% | 93.7% | |
| 2008 | 92.1% | 92.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 92.2% | |
| 2008 | 98.9% | 88.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 95.5% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 93.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 94.9% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 91.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.3% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.6% | 90.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 78.7% | 91.7% | |
| 2008 | 85.6% | 90.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 99.1% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.9% | 90.9% | |
| 2008 | 85.9% | 89.1% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.7% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.3% | 87.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 99.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.2% | 89.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 80.4% | 92.2% | |
| 2008 | 87.8% | 89.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 97.2% | 91.6% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 88.3% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 98.0% | 91.9% | |
| 2008 | 95.5% | 90.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 96.1% | 95.2% | |
| 2008 | 98.2% | 91.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 97.1% | 89.3% | |
| 2008 | 99.1% | 86.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 95.0% | 94.6% | |
| 2008 | 95.4% | 92.7% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 97.7% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.8% | 85.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 95.4% | 91.5% | |
| 2008 | 92.5% | 89.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 96.9% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 96.2% | 83.3% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 98.4% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.2% | 94.3% | |
Source: NE Department of Education 2008-2009
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,358 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 21 |
| Kindergarten Students | 101 |
| 1st Grade Students | 86 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 76 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 70 |
| 4th Grade Students | 88 |
| 5th Grade Students | 107 |
| 6th Grade Students | 117 |
| 7th Grade Students | 97 |
| 8th Grade Students | 111 |
| 9th Grade Students | 118 |
| 10th Grade Students | 127 |
| 11th Grade Students | 118 |
| 12th Grade Students | 132 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Hispanic | 39 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 14 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,291 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 705 |
| Female | 664 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 93 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 56 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 37 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 26 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 61 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 4 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| Student Support Services | 2 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 45 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $14,689,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,113,000 | 68.8% |
| Property Tax | $8,127,000 | 55.3% |
| Public Utility Tax | $17,000 | 0.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $665,000 | 4.5% |
| Other School Systems | $40,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $125,000 | 0.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $21,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $401,000 | 2.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $451,000 | 3.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $7,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $249,000 | 1.7% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $3,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $7,000 | 0.05% |
| Total State Revenues | $3,737,000 | 25.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $2,109,000 | 14.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $650,000 | 4.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $11,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch Programs | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Programs | $965,000 | 6.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $839,000 | 5.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $91,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $302,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $79,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $3,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $133,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Other | $13,000 | 0.09% |
| Direct - Other | $209,000 | 1.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $12,207,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $8,054,000 | 66.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $3,597,000 | 29.5% |
| Student Support | $330,000 | 2.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $243,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $253,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $623,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,554,000 | 10.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $394,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $200,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $556,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $526,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Services | $30,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 93.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 119 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 6 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Seward Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 3
- Students: 1,358
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 93
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| School Name (Sort |
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| SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 East Pinewood
Seward, NE Public | PK-4 | 442 | 14.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE Public | 9-12 | 495 | 13.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SEWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
237 South 3rd
Seward, NE Public | 5-8 | 432 | 15.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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