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Garfield County

Nebraska · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 293 students, in a county of 1,718 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
293
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,804
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.9%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
293 students · 1 district in Garfield County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Garfield 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
98%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
99%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.4% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBurwellElementaryPK-06160·
BURWELL JR-SR HIGH SCHOOLBurwellHigh07-12133·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Garfield County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Garfield County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 293.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Garfield County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Garfield County?
BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Garfield County, serving approximately 293 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Garfield County?
Garfield County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 1,718, with a median age of 48. About 20.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Garfield County?
Median household income in Garfield County is $62,804, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Garfield County?
Approximately 29.7% of adults 25 and older in Garfield County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Garfield County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.9% of students in Garfield 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 Garfield County schools?
Across Garfield County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Garfield County?
Garfield County residents are approximately 98% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Garfield County is owner-occupied?
Garfield County has about 990 housing units, of which roughly 76.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data