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Brown County

Nebraska · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 407 students, in a county of 2,869 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
407
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,676
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.5%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
407 students · 1 district in Brown County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Brown County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
89%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.1% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
AINSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAinsworthElementaryPK-04134·
AINSWORTH HIGH SCHOOLAinsworthHigh09-12119·
AINSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOLAinsworthMiddle05-08116·
AINSWORTH LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOLAinsworthPrekindergartenPK-PK38·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Brown County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Brown County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 407.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Brown County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Brown County?
AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Brown County, serving approximately 407 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Brown County?
Brown County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 2,869, with a median age of 46. About 20.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Brown County?
Median household income in Brown County is $54,676, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Brown County?
Approximately 24.0% of adults 25 and older in Brown County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Brown County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.5% of students in Brown County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nebraska county average of 38.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brown County schools?
Across Brown County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Brown County?
Brown County residents are approximately 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 0% Black, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Brown County is owner-occupied?
Brown County has about 1,656 housing units, of which roughly 74.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data