School district or education agency · NCES 3100176

Johnson County Central Public Schools

Tecumseh, NE

District overview See comparisons

Students521

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students521

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$18,913

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 standing2025

51st percentile44th percentile45th percentile

This district is 7 percentile points higher than the state figure and 6 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

19.8%22.6%27.8%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$20,076$16,894$19,509

This district is $3,182 per student higher than the state figure and $567 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$18,913$14,752$15,859

This district is $4,161 per student higher than the state figure and $3,054 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$292$1,949$1,964

This district is $1,657 per student lower than the state figure and $1,672 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$145$416$336

This district is $271 per student lower than the state figure and $191 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,068$2,063$1,793

This district is $5 per student higher than the state figure and $275 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,374$8,315$8,742

This district is $2,059 per student higher than the state figure and $1,632 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,535$3,194$3,769

This district is $1,341 per student higher than the state figure and $766 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$13,554$11,715

This district is $13,554 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$671$869

This district is $671 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:114:115:1

This district is 3.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

261:1332:1376:1

This district is 71 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 115 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

191.5152.2138.9

This district is 39.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 52.6 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

35.522.118.5

This district is 13.4 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 17.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.01.10.9

This district is 1.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower 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.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

3.3%9.0%12.0%

This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

10.7%15.4%14.0%

This district is 4.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.9%2.2%3.9%

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

+2.8%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 2.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

42.2%41.2%50.6%

This district is 1.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 8.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

0.0%4.6%4.5%

This district is 4.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

0.0%11.2%9.0%

This district is 11.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 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.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

12.6%10.6%14.4%

This district is 2.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K42 students

8.1%

Kindergarten–grade 5202 students

38.8%

Grades 6–8120 students

23.0%

Grades 9–12157 students

30.1%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten42

Kindergarten32

Grade 130

Grade 238

Grade 337

Grade 435

Grade 530

Grade 636

Grade 740

Grade 844

Grade 941

Grade 1043

Grade 1138

Grade 1235

Students by race and ethnicity

White394 (75.6%)

Hispanic/Latino103 (19.8%)

Asian8 (1.5%)

Two or more races7 (1.3%)

Black or African American6 (1.2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.4%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)

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

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

99.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

46Teachers, full-time equivalent

2School counselors, full-time equivalent

18.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

2.2School administrators, full-time equivalent

2Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers3 FTE

Elementary teachers28.1 FTE

Secondary teachers15 FTE

Elementary school counselors1.1 FTE

Secondary school counselors0.9 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators1.8 FTE

District administrative support1 FTE

School administrative support4 FTE

Other support staff20.3 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?

33Total completers

33Regular 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.

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.

3.3%Students learning English16 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.3%

NE9.0%

U.S.12.0%

10.7%Students receiving IDEA special-education services37 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.7%

NE15.4%

U.S.14.0%

2.9%Students with Section 504 plans10 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.9%

NE2.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

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

28Children 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.

605children ages 5 to 17

76estimated to live in families below the poverty line

12.6%about 1 in 8 school-age children

District12.6%

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.

Tekamah-Herman Community SchoolsTekamah, NE518 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Elmwood-Murdock Public SchoolsElmwood, NE519 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Bridgeport Public SchoolsBridgeport, NE527 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Gordon-Rushville Public SchoolsRushville, NE534 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Hershey Public SchoolsHershey, NE542 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

4Rural 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.

5.8%Federal

12.2%State

82%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$18,913Total current spending per student

$11,499Instruction per student

$6,624Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$579KFederal revenue5.8% of total revenue

$1.2MState revenue12.2% of total revenue

$8.2MLocal revenue82% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$11,499Instructionper student

$6,624Student and instructional supportper student

$2,068Special educationper student

$1,650Building operations and maintenanceper student

$618Student transportationper student

$791Food servicesper student

$425Technologyper student

People costs

$5.2MSalaries$10,374 per student

$2.3MEmployee benefits$4,535 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$72KEquipmentFY 2023

$145KCapital outlay$292 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$103KTitle I$207 per student

$127KIDEA special education$256 per student

$203KChild nutrition$408 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$16,866

FY 2023$18,913

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$428

FY 2023$292

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

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?

2020–2116.3%

73 of 448 students

2021–2227.2%

129 of 475 students

2022–2319.8%

91 of 459 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 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 programs4 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?

0Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →2In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 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-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

0Student devices reported4 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Attacks without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents4 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?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?19.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 459 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?0 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$18,913current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?261:1 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. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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