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Loup County School District

608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879-0170
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 88 students in Loup County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Loup County School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
88 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Loup County 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#103 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
70%
58%
40-59%
47%
≥50%
62%
(16-17)
≥50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,102 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,330 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,102
$15,371
Spending / Student
$28,330
$16,674

Best Loup County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loup County Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Loup County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Williams St
Taylor, NE 68879
(308) 942-6115
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Loup County School District?
Loup County School District manages 2 public schools serving 88 students.
What is the rank of Loup County School District?
Loup County School District is ranked #134 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Loup County School District?
88% of Loup County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Loup County School District?
Loup County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Loup County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,330 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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