Total enrollment
34,055
+914 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Sarpy County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Sarpy County, Nebraska's 76 public schools span elementary through high school (55 elementary, 10 middle, and 9 high). Total enrollment is roughly 34,055 students.
4-year change in Sarpy County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
73
+4 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Sarpy County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Nebraska | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34,055 | #3 of 47 | #310 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 73 | #3 of 47 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #44 of 47 | #1,743 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 23.1% | #45 of 47 | #2,479 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.7% | #10 of 44 | #968 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Sarpy County school rankings
Residents
197,389
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
76
8 districts
Enrollment
34,055
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$103,321
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
23.1%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
55
17,630 students
Middle
10
5,746 students
High
9
10,679 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
12,069 students · 8 districts in Sarpy County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sarpy 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
42.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
36
26.3% under 18
Test scores in Sarpy County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 55 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- UPCHURCH ELEMENTARY· 82.9%
- REEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 77.8%
- PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARY· 76.5%
- LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL· 75.6%
- PORTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 74.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- BRYAN MIDDLE SCHOOL· 33.6%
- FOREST STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.1%
- GILDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 40.0%
- CHANDLER VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 44.9%
- BELLEAIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 45.6%
Cities in Sarpy County
About Sarpy County
Sarpy County is a middle-population county of about 197,389 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system instructs approximately 34,055 students across 76 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $103,321, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 50% noticeably above the Nebraska median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Sarpy County is made up of 55 elementary schools (17,630 students), 10 middle schools (5,746), 9 high schools (10,679), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Sarpy County is PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 12,069 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 34,055 students, rose 3% from the 33,141 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 69 to 73 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sarpy County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data