Total enrollment
230
-16 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Dorchester
Nebraska · Public K-12
Dorchester's public schools, 2 in all, serve about 230 K-12 students inside Nebraska, averaging 115 per school.
4-year change in Dorchester
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
550
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
230
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 141 |
| DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 89 |
About Dorchester
Dorchester is a rural-scale Nebraska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 230 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 115, below the state mean of about 324.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 230 students, decreased 7% from the 246 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Dorchester discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.