BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bayard Public Schools is an open, regular public school district situated at 726 4th Ave in Bayard, Nebraska (ZIP code 69334). Set within a rural remote geographic environment, the non-charter district operates two schools that provide a complete academic program spanning from prekindergarten through the 12th grade. The student body comprises 323 enrolled students, consisting of 167 male and 156 female learners. Demographically, the student population includes 238 White students, 67 Hispanic students, 14 students of two or more races, 3 American Indian students, and 1 Black student, with grade-level cohorts ranging from 32 prekindergarten students to 29 graduating high school seniors.

To support its academic programs and student services, the district maintains a total workforce of 131.66 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Direct classroom instruction is led by 54.84 FTE teachers, supported by 14.50 FTE instructional aides and 62.32 FTE operational support staff. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union, Bayard Public Schools serves its western Nebraska region within U.S. Congressional District 3103 and State Senate District 31047, offering accessible local education supported through its central administrative office reached at (308) 586-1325.