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Perkins County Schools

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Perkins County Schools is located in southwest Nebraska. Perkins County Schools has 809.23 square miles of land area and 0.98 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Perkins County Schools population is 2,841. Perkins County Schools median household income is $55,813 in 2010-2014. Perkins County Schools median house value is $87,200 in 2010-2014. On average, Perkins County Schools is close to the state average in quality.

Ranking:	High School: (96 out of 218, top 44%) Elementary/Middle School: (179 out of 243, bottom 26%)* Rank: #159
Type:	Regular Local School District
Grade:	Prekindergarten to Grade 12
Number of Schools:	3
Population	2,841 (2010-2014), rank #88
Population Growth	8.85% since 2005-2009, see rank
Population Density:	3.51/sq mi, rank #208
Median Household Income:	$55,813 at 2010-2014—20.96% increase since 2005-2009, rank #67
Median House Price:	$87,200 at 2010-2014—11.37% increase since 2005-2009, rank #137
Time Zone:	Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer
Land Area:	809.23 sq mi, rank #15
Water Area:	0.98 sq mi (0.12%), rank #112
State:	Nebraska
County:	Perkins County, Keith County, Chase County
City:	Grant, Venango, Madrid, Elsie, Wallace, Ogallala, Wauneta, Imperial, Champion
Zip:	69140, 69168, 69150, 69134, 69169, 69153, 69045, 69033, 69023
Area:	North Platte, NE

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Perkins County Schools Map, Border, and Nearby Locations

740 Sherman Ave

Grant NE, 69140, Perkins County

Phone: 308-352-4735

Students and Teachers

	2013-2014	2012-2013	2011-2012	2010-2011	2009-2010	2008-2009	2007-2008
Total Students:	403	404	393	373	393	377	390
English Language Learner Students:	16	17	16	11	0	0	0
Total Teachers:	41.35	38.51	41.06	38.70	36.90	39.50	38.70
Prekindergarten:	1.05	1.00	NA	0.30	0.25	NA	NA
Kindergarten:	NA	NA	NA	2.00	2.00	NA	NA
Elementary:	24.50	23.31	26.21	22.35	20.60	23.70	22.50
Secondary:	15.80	14.20	14.85	14.05	14.05	15.80	16.20
Ungraded:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.00
Total Other Staff:	46.95	47.30	46.95	42.00	49.70	44.60	44.50
Instructional Aides:	13.20	13.00	14.00	10.50	15.00	12.00	13.00
Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors:	2.50	3.50	2.50	4.00	2.00	1.50	2.50
Total Guidance Counselors:	2.00	2.00	2.00	1.50	1.50	1.50	1.50
Elementary Guidance Counselors:	1.00	1.00	1.00	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50
Secondary Guidance Counselors:	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00
Other Guidance Counselors:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.00	NA
Librarians/Media Specialists:	0.80	0.70	0.10	0.70	0.40	0.30	1.50
Library/Media Support:	2.00	1.50	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	1.00
District Administrators:	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00
District Administrative Support:	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	5.00
School Administrators:	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	1.00
School Administrative Support:	3.00	3.00	3.00	2.00	3.00	1.00	NA
Student Support Services:	0.95	0.60	0.35	0.30	0.80	0.00	0.00
Other Support Services:	18.50	19.00	19.00	17.00	21.00	22.30	18.00
Student-Teacher Ratio:	9.75	10.49	9.57	9.64	10.65	9.54	10.08

Schools

Perkins County Elementary School	Prekindergarten to Grade 5	419 Logan Ave, Grant NE 69140
Perkins County High School	Grade 9 to Grade 12	740 Sherman Ave, Grant NE 69140
Perkins County Jr High School	Grade 6 to Grade 8	501 South Ford Ave, Madrid NE 69150

Test Performance

Year	Test	Grade	Measurement	Score	State Average
NeSA Test
2011	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	97.92	94.61
2012	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	114.83	95.59
2013	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	123.25	100.24
2010	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	105.38	100.61
2011	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	105.27	101.96
2012	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	108.59	101.98
2013	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	108.84	105.71
2012	Science	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.72	98.81
2013	Science	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	109.66	102.88
2012	Writing	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	45.10	44.32
2013	Writing	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	43.94	44.65
2011	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	91.47	103.49
2012	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	113.27	107.84
2013	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	105.45	110.06
2010	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.68	101.01
2011	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.47	104.41
2012	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.68	108.66
2013	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	116.84	111.04
2011	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	99.21	102.64
2012	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	105.61	106.36
2013	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	99.83	108.63
2010	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	110.69	103.84
2011	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	107.68	109.01
2012	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	98.47	111.62
2013	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	108.48	114.70
2013	Writing	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	45.39	43.59
2011	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	94.03	102.67
2012	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.08	108.48
2013	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.59	108.93
2010	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	86.32	101.08
2011	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	111.14	107.65
2012	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	123.25	114.26
2013	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	115.76	118.18
2012	Science	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	104.08	101.12
2013	Science	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	114.41	104.29
2011	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	79.20	100.35
2012	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	100.88	106.09
2013	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	97.38	106.35
2010	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	92.74	101.38
2011	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	82.55	108.81
2012	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.38	112.59
2013	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.63	115.06
2011	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	92.09	98.68
2012	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	82.20	103.91
2013	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	100.59	105.64
2010	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	116.41	104.30
2011	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	89.23	110.38
2012	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	81.90	115.94
2013	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	110.41	121.73
2011	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	94.22	97.89
2012	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	91.86	99.25
2013	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	81.83	102.15
2010	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	107.55	102.43
2011	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	124.67	106.08
2012	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	100.05	108.89
2013	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	94.60	115.20
2012	Science	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	90.45	99.80
2013	Science	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	93.13	102.54
2012	Writing	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	42.59	44.19
2013	Writing	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	52.97	44.89

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School District Fiscal Information

	2012			2011			2010
	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%
Total Revenue:	$6,435,000	$16,374		$6,470,000	$17,346		$7,391,000	$18,807
Federal:	$222,000	$565	3.4%	$339,000	$909	5.2%	$492,000	$1,252	6.7%
State:	$639,000	$1,626	9.9%	$765,000	$2,051	11.8%	$1,306,000	$3,323	17.7%
Local:	$5,574,000	$14,183	86.6%	$5,366,000	$14,386	82.9%	$5,593,000	$14,232	75.7%
Total Expenditures:	$7,011,000	$17,840		$7,390,000	$19,812		$7,019,000	$17,860
Total Current Expenditures:	$6,032,000	$15,349		$5,798,000	$15,544		$5,529,000	$14,069
Instructional Expenditures:	$4,110,000	$10,458	68.1%	$3,960,000	$10,617	68.3%	$3,745,000	$9,529	67.7%
Student and Staff Support:	$324,000	$824	5.4%	$336,000	$901	5.8%	$289,000	$735	5.2%
Administration:	$675,000	$1,718	11.2%	$626,000	$1,678	10.8%	$611,000	$1,555	11.1%
Operations, Food, Other:	$923,000	$2,349	15.3%	$876,000	$2,349	15.1%	$884,000	$2,249	16.0%
Total Capital Outlay:	$979,000	$2,491		$1,592,000	$4,268		$1,490,000	$3,791
Construction:	$0	$0		$0	$0		$0	$0
Total Other:	$0	$0		$0	$0		$0	$0
Interest on Debt:	$0	$0		$0	$0		$0	$0

Total Salary:	$3,512,000	$8,936		$3,341,000	$8,957		$3,283,000	$8,354
Instruction/Teacher Salary:	$2,554,000	$6,499	72.7%	$2,428,000	$6,509	72.7%	$2,406,000	$6,122	73.3%
Other Salary:	$958,000	$2,438	27.3%	$913,000	$2,448	27.3%	$877,000	$2,232	26.7%
Total Benefit:	$1,199,000	$3,051		$1,256,000	$3,367		$1,211,000	$3,081
Instruction/Teacher Benefit:	$931,000	$2,369	77.6%	$924,000	$2,477	73.6%	$876,000	$2,229	72.3%
Other Benefit:	$268,000	$682	22.4%	$332,000	$890	26.4%	$335,000	$852	27.7%

Teacher's Experience and Compensation

	2007
Teachers with Bachelor Degree:	69.7%
Teachers with Master or PhD Degree:	30.3%

Mean Number of Years of Teaching:	19.0 years
Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less:	NA
Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience:	12.1%
Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience:	33.3%
Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience:	39.4%
Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More:	9.1%

Mean Base Salary:	$42,451.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less:	NA
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience:	$32,130.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience:	$42,284.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience:	$46,481.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More:	$46,580.0

* Perkins County Schools was rated 3 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.