Total enrollment
467
-87 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Wood River
Nebraska · Public K-12
Parents in Wood River have 3 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 467 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Wood River
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 72%
% Hispanic
24%
was 24%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 224 |
| WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 145 |
| WOOD RIVER RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 98 |
About Wood River
Public education in Wood River, Nebraska runs across 3 schools that serves roughly 467 students. By footprint, Wood River sits in the thinly populated bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Wood River average about 156 students each, 52% below the Nebraska norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Wood River has decreased 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 554 students to 467.
On this page, the community for Wood River discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.