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2 schools in Burwell

Nebraska · Public K-12

Burwell runs 2 public K-12 schools inside Nebraska, with combined enrollment near 267 (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Burwell

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
267
-65 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
99%
was 97%
% Hispanic
0%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-06152
BURWELL JR-SR HIGH SCHOOLHigh07-12115

About Burwell

Across Burwell, Nebraska, 2 public schools educates about 267 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Schools in Burwell average about 134 students each, 59% below the Nebraska norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 20%: 332 students in SY 2017-18 versus 267 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Burwell discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Burwell, Nebraska?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Burwell, with a combined enrollment of about 267.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burwell?
Burwell has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burwell?
BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in Burwell by enrollment, with approximately 152 students.
What school districts serve Burwell?
Burwell public schools are operated by BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
What grade levels do public schools in Burwell cover?
Public schools in Burwell serve students from pre-K through grade 12.