C
Cedar Bluffs Public Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Pohocco, North Cedar, Cedar Bluffs, South Cedar and Douglas, and parts of Leshara, Morse Bluff and Colon.
Students
491
Schools
3
Spent per student
$18,290
NE $15,602
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Debt
$0.4M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Cedar Bluffs Public Schools
- School Grade C: better than 28% of Nebraska districts
- Spends 17% more per student than the NE average
- 12 students per teacher
- Debt of $0.4M, about $890 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Ames.
PK–5North Bend Central Elementary SchoolNorth Bend Central Public Schools
6–8North Bend Central Middle SchoolNorth Bend Central Public Schools
9–12North Bend Central High SchoolNorth Bend Central Public Schools
Test scores vs. NE
2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 46.1%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 48.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 86% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$18,290 per student · 17% above NE
Spending
Classroom instruction 50%Support & administration 46%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 38%State 54%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
469’23
491’24
Up 4.7% since 2023.
Students
White 91%Hispanic 5%Black 2%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.