B−
Mead Public Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Union, Pohocco, Marietta, Leshara, Mead, Wahoo and Green, and parts of Clear Creek, Center, Marble and Memphis.
Students
253
Schools
2
Spent per student
$17,637
NE $15,602
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
What stands out about Mead Public Schools
- School Grade B−: better than 48% of Nebraska districts
- Graduation rate (4-year) 11 pts below the state
- Spends 13% more per student than the NE average
- 10 students per teacher
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Lyons.
PK–6Northeast Elementary at LyonsLyons-Decatur Northeast Schools
7–12Northeast Secondary SchoolLyons-Decatur Northeast Schools
Test scores vs. NE
2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 46.1%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 48.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 86% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,637 per student · 13% above NE
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 34%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 67%State 27%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
261’20
286’21
283’22
289’23
253’24
Down 3.1% since 2020.
Students
White 92%Hispanic 8%Black <1%
Schools in the district
2 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.