School district or education agency · NCES 3100018

Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools

Palisade, NE

District overview See comparisons

Students221

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students221

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$21,004

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNEUnited States

Academic standing2023

48th percentile46th percentile44th percentile

This district is 2 percentile points higher than the state figure and 4 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

25.9%22.6%27.8%

This district is 3.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$21,926$16,894$19,509

This district is $5,032 per student higher than the state figure and $2,417 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$21,004$14,752$15,859

This district is $6,252 per student higher than the state figure and $5,145 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$8,222$1,949$1,964

This district is $6,273 per student higher than the state figure and $6,258 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$552$416$336

This district is $136 per student higher than the state figure and $216 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,287$2,063$1,793

This district is $224 per student higher than the state figure and $494 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,452$8,315$8,742

This district is $2,137 per student higher than the state figure and $1,710 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,413$3,194$3,769

This district is $1,219 per student higher than the state figure and $644 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$3,817$13,554$11,715

This district is $9,737 per student lower than the state figure and $7,898 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$370$671$869

This district is $301 per student lower than the state figure and $499 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:114:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

221:1332:1376:1

This district is 111 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 155 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

103.7152.2138.9

This district is 48.5 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 35.2 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

0.022.118.5

This district is 22.1 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 18.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.41.10.9

This district is 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.3%99.0%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%2.5%2.6%

This district is 2.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

10.4%5.9%2.9%

This district is 4.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.2%9.0%12.0%

This district is 7.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.6%15.4%14.0%

This district is 1.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.0%2.2%3.9%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%99.4%95.8%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-9.1%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 9.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

22.6%41.2%50.6%

This district is 18.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 28.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.2%4.6%4.5%

This district is 3.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.0%11.2%9.0%

This district is 8.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%6.7%6.7%

This district is 6.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.5%2.5%5.1%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

18.4%10.6%14.4%

This district is 7.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K23 students

10.4%

Kindergarten–grade 578 students

35.3%

Grades 6–851 students

23.1%

Grades 9–1269 students

31.2%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten23

Kindergarten11

Grade 113

Grade 213

Grade 312

Grade 414

Grade 515

Grade 616

Grade 713

Grade 822

Grade 917

Grade 1021

Grade 1121

Grade 1210

Students by race and ethnicity

White197 (89.1%)

Hispanic/Latino16 (7.2%)

Two or more races4 (1.8%)

Black or African American3 (1.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native1 (0.5%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

23Students enrolled in pre-K

1.2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

19.2:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District10.4%

NE5.9%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

22.9All district staff, full-time equivalent

18.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

1School counselors, full-time equivalent

0.3School psychologists, full-time equivalent

0.3Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

1.5School administrators, full-time equivalent

0.6Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers1.2 FTE

Elementary teachers11.7 FTE

Secondary teachers6 FTE

Elementary school counselors0.5 FTE

Secondary school counselors0.5 FTE

District administrators0.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

10Total completers

10Regular diplomas

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

NE99.3%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

NE2.5%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.2%Students learning English2 students · 2 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

NE9.0%

U.S.12.0%

13.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services33 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.6%

NE15.4%

U.S.14.0%

1.0%Students with Section 504 plans1 students · 1 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.0%

NE2.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.4%English learners also receiving IDEA services1 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.4%

NE0.9%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

22Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

NE99.4%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

196children ages 5 to 17

36estimated to live in families below the poverty line

18.4%about 1 in 5 school-age children

District18.4%

NE10.6%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NE receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Emerson-Hubbard Public SchoolsEmerson, NE223 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Rock County Public SchoolsBassett, NE226 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Wausa Public SchoolsWausa, NE223 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Meridian Public SchoolsDaykin, NE222 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Isanti Community SchoolNiobrara, NE229 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1Middle schools

1High schools

3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

8.8%Federal

12.4%State

78.9%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$21,004Total current spending per student

$10,096Instruction per student

$9,452Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$442KFederal revenue8.8% of total revenue

$623KState revenue12.4% of total revenue

$4MLocal revenue78.9% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$10,096Instructionper student

$9,452Student and instructional supportper student

$2,287Special educationper student

$2,139Building operations and maintenanceper student

$2,030Student transportationper student

$1,457Food servicesper student

$217Technologyper student

People costs

$2.4MSalaries$10,452 per student

$1MEmployee benefits$4,413 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$127KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.9MCapital outlay$8,222 per student

$1.7MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$878KDebt outstanding at year end$3,817 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$85KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$504KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$198KTitle I$861 per student

$2KIDEA special education$9 per student

$140KChild nutrition$609 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$20,519

FY 2023$21,004

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$119

FY 2023$8,222

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$3,963

FY 2023$3,817

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2124.4%

53 of 217 students

2021–2226.6%

59 of 222 students

2022–2325.9%

55 of 212 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

2Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →9In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

2Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?3 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2023Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?25.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 212 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$21,004current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?221:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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