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Pawnee County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Nebraska, 4 sit inside Pawnee County, collectively enrolling roughly 468 students (2 elementary and 2 high).

7-year change in Pawnee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
468
-24 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
468
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,188
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.3%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
282 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
186 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
272 students · 2 districts in Pawnee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pawnee 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
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
24.5% under 18

Test scores in Pawnee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 2 schools in Pawnee County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PAWNEE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHPawnee CityElementaryPK-06160·
LEWISTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLewistonElementaryPK-06122·
PAWNEE CITY SECONDARY SCHOOLPawnee CityHigh07-12112·
LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOLLewistonHigh07-1274·

Cities in Pawnee County

Lewiston2 schoolsPawnee City2 schools

About Pawnee County

Pawnee County is a thinly populated county of about 2,530 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system hosts approximately 468 students across 4 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,188, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 10% noticeably below the Nebraska median.

For a sense of the school types, Pawnee County consists of 2 elementary schools (282 students), and 2 high schools (186).

PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 272 students across Pawnee County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 468 students, decreased 5% from the 492 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Pawnee County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County, Nebraska has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 468 students.
How many high schools are in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 186 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County, Nebraska has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 282 students.
What is the largest school district in Pawnee County?
PAWNEE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Pawnee County, serving approximately 272 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pawnee County?
Pawnee County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 2,530, with a median age of 45. About 24.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pawnee County?
Median household income in Pawnee County is $62,188, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pawnee County?
Approximately 21.2% of adults 25 and older in Pawnee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pawnee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.3% of students in Pawnee 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 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pawnee County schools?
Across Pawnee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pawnee County?
Pawnee County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data