95 public schools serving approximately 47,895 students, in a county of 326,696 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lancaster 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".
How many K-12 schools serve Lancaster County?
There are 95 public K-12 schools in Lancaster County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 47,895.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lancaster County?
The county's public school system includes 47 elementary, 17 middle, 24 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lancaster County?
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Lancaster County, serving approximately 41,850 students. The county contains 11 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lancaster County?
Lancaster County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 326,696, with a median age of 34. About 22.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lancaster County?
Median household income in Lancaster County is $74,793, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lancaster County?
Approximately 41.9% of adults 25 and older in Lancaster County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lancaster County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 34.7% of students in Lancaster 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 38.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lancaster County schools?
Across Lancaster County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lancaster County?
Lancaster County residents are approximately 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lancaster County is owner-occupied?
Lancaster County has about 140,324 housing units, of which roughly 58.9% are owner-occupied.
