D−
Niobrara Public Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 8 towns
Serves Hill, Niobrara, Niobrara, Raymond, Spade, Sparta, Union and Verdel, and parts of Harrison and Western.
Students
211
Schools
2
Spent per student
$25,018
NE $15,602
Students per teacher
10:1
Debt
$1.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Niobrara Public Schools
- School Grade D−: better than 4% of South Dakota districts
- Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 11 pts below the state
- Spends 60% more per student than the NE average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.7% since 2020
- Debt of $1.2M, about $5,474 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Burke.
PK–5Burke Elementary - 02Burke School District 26-2
6–8Burke Middle School - 04Burke School District 26-2
9–12Burke High School - 01Burke School District 26-2
Test scores vs. NE
2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 46.1%
Reading / language arts32%
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$25,018 per student · 60% above NE
Spending
Classroom instruction 71%Support & administration 25%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 24%State 28%Federal 48%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
184’20
182’21
214’22
220’23
211’24
Up 14.7% since 2020.
Students
American Indian/Alaska Native 65%White 32%Two or more races 1%Hispanic <1%Asian <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.