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Richardson County

Nebraska · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,180 students, in a county of 7,751 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,180
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,108
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.3%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
880 students · 2 districts in Richardson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Richardson 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
91%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.7% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FALLS CITY NORTH ELEMENTARYFalls CityElementaryPK-02295·
FALLS CITY SENIOR HIGHFalls CityHigh09-12236·
FALLS CITY SOUTH ELEMENTARYFalls CityElementary03-05175·
FALLS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLFalls CityMiddle06-08174·
HTRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHumboldtElementaryPK-05165·
HTRS HIGH SCHOOLHumboldtHigh09-1273·
HTRS MIDDLE SCHOOLHumboldtMiddle06-0862·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Richardson County?
Richardson County, Nebraska has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,180 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Richardson County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Richardson County?
FALLS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Richardson County, serving approximately 880 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Richardson County?
Richardson County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 7,751, with a median age of 47. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Richardson County?
Median household income in Richardson County is $60,108, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Richardson County?
Approximately 23.8% of adults 25 and older in Richardson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Richardson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.3% of students in Richardson 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 Richardson County schools?
Across Richardson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Richardson County?
Richardson County residents are approximately 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Richardson County is owner-occupied?
Richardson County has about 4,073 housing units, of which roughly 77.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data