Top Rankings
Pender School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 students in Pender School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Pender School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
433 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pender School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 246 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.58
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,635 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,021 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,635
$15,371
Spending / Student
$16,021
$16,674
Best Pender School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pender Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Pender High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pender School District?
Pender School District manages 2 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of Pender School District?
Pender School District is ranked #3 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pender School District?
84% of Pender School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pender School District?
Pender School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Pender School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,021 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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