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Gosper County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Gosper County is one of Nebraska's public-school counties, with 2 campuses serving about 204 students (1 elementary and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $77,500.

7-year change in Gosper County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
204
-17 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 87%
% Hispanic
10%
was 9%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
204
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,500
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.9%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
115 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
89 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
204 students · 1 district in Gosper County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Gosper 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
92%
Hispanic
7%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Gosper County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 57.6%

See all 1 schools in Gosper County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElwoodElementaryPK-06115·
ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOLElwoodHigh07-1289·

Cities in Gosper County

Elwood2 schools

About Gosper County

Gosper County is a thinly populated Nebraska county of about 2,040 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 204 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $77,500 a year, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% noticeably above the Nebraska median.

In terms of grade levels, Gosper County is made up of 1 elementary school (115 students), and 1 high school (89).

ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 204 students across Gosper County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Gosper County has decreased 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 221 students to 204.

On allk12, the community for Gosper County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Gosper County?
Gosper County, Nebraska has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 204 students.
How many high schools are in Gosper County?
Gosper County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 89 students.
How many elementary schools are in Gosper County?
Gosper County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 115 students.
What is the largest school district in Gosper County?
ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Gosper County, serving approximately 204 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Gosper County?
Gosper County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 2,040, with a median age of 48. About 20.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Gosper County?
Median household income in Gosper County is $77,500, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gosper County?
Approximately 27.4% of adults 25 and older in Gosper County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Gosper County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 31.9% of students in Gosper County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gosper County schools?
Across Gosper County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Gosper County?
Gosper County residents are approximately 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data