Top Rankings
Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 305 students in Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51爆料s in Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
305 Students
329,246 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
24,101 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
# American Indian Students
19 Students
4,358 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,110 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
73,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
22%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,321 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
256 Students
203,922 Students
% White Students
84%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
561 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
15,319 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
19,524
# Students in K Grade:
20
22,394
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
22,970
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
23,343
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
23,653
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
23,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
23,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
23,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
24,067
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
25,232
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
25,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
23,612
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
25,383
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,495 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,669 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,495
$15,429
Spending / Student
$18,669
$16,738
Best Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District?
Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District?
Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District is ranked #78 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District?
84% of Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District?
Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,669 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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