Top Rankings
Fort Calhoun Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 460 students in Fort Calhoun Community Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Nebraska.
Public Elementary School in Fort Calhoun Community School have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
688 Schools
# Students
842 Students
209,717 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
15,349 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Calhoun Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
24%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,109 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,647
$15,371
Spending / Student
$14,109
$16,674
Best Fort Calhoun Community Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
