Plainview School District

301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769-0638
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 358 students in Plainview School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Plainview School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
358 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Plainview School District, which is ranked within the top 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 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#116 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
63%
58%
50-54%
47%
80-84%
62%
(21-22)
60-79%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,704 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,321 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,704
$15,371
Spending / Student
$17,321
$16,674

Best Plainview School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Woodland Ave
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plainview School District?
Plainview School District manages 2 public schools serving 358 students.
What is the rank of Plainview School District?
Plainview School District is ranked #108 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview School District?
92% of Plainview School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview School District?
Plainview School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Plainview School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,321 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 60-79% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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