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Loup County

Nebraska · Public K-12

The 2 public K-12 schools in Loup County cover all standard grade bands (1 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment around 88.

7-year change in Loup County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
88
+19 (+28%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 83%
% Hispanic
9%
was 10%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
88
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,667
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
50 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
38 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
88 students · 1 district in Loup County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Loup 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
88%
Hispanic
9%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
9%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.5% under 18

All schools (2)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LOUP COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTaylorElementaryPK-0650·
LOUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLTaylorHigh07-1238·

Cities in Loup County

Taylor2 schools

About Loup County

Loup County is a rural-scale county of about 578 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system instructs approximately 88 students across 2 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $71,667 a year, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

For a sense of the school types, Loup County is made up of 1 elementary school (50 students), and 1 high school (38).

The largest single district in Loup County is LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 88 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 28%: 69 students in SY 2017-18 versus 88 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment expanded from 83% to 88%.

On this page, the community for Loup County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Loup County?
Loup County, Nebraska has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 88 students.
How many high schools are in Loup County?
Loup County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 38 students.
How many elementary schools are in Loup County?
Loup County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 50 students.
What is the largest school district in Loup County?
LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Loup County, serving approximately 88 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Loup County?
Loup County has roughly 578 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Loup County?
Median household income in Loup County is $71,667, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 1.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Loup County?
Approximately 27.2% of adults 25 and older in Loup County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Loup County schools?
Across Loup County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 6.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Loup County?
Loup County residents are approximately 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Loup County is owner-occupied?
Loup County has about 435 housing units, of which roughly 73.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data