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Isanti Community School District

206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760-7213
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Isanti Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 229 students in Isanti Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Isanti Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
229 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Isanti Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#246 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
46%
≤5%
47%
≤10%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
% American Indian
90%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
4%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,642 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,830 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,642
$15,464
Spending / Student
$45,830
$16,776

Best Isanti Community School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isanti High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Isanti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Isanti Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Isanti Community School District?
Isanti Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Isanti Community School District?
Isanti Community School District is ranked #243 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Isanti Community School District?
90% of Isanti Community School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Isanti Community School District?
Isanti Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Isanti Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,830 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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