Total enrollment
285
-3 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Benkelman
Nebraska · Public K-12
In total, Benkelman hosts 2 public K-12 schools with about 285 students, an average of 143 per campus.
7-year change in Benkelman
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 85%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 159 |
| DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 126 |
About Benkelman
Benkelman is a thinly populated Nebraska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 285 students total.
On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Benkelman is around 143 students, 56% below the Nebraska average of about 324.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Benkelman has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 288 students to 285. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 10% to 15%.
On this page, the community for Benkelman discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.