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Hastings School District (2026) - Hastings, NE

Hastings School District

1515 West 8th Street
Hastings, NE 68901-5190
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,789 students in Hastings School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hastings School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
8 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
3,789 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hastings 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 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#223 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
45%
58%
40%
47%
55%
62%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
65%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,930 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,179
$15,371
Spending / Student
$12,930
$16,674

Best Hastings School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Hastings Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1515 West 8th Street
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Gr: PK | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hastings School District?
Hastings School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,789 students.
What is the rank of Hastings School District?
Hastings School District is ranked #217 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings School District?
65% of Hastings School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hastings School District?
Hastings School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hastings School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,930 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,789 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 87% (Top 10% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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