SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
211 Students
2 Schools
District Overview
Situated at 610 Plum Street in Big Springs, Nebraska, South Platte Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its local community. Operating within a designated rural remote geographic setting, the district manages two operational school campuses that together provide a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As the primary academic pillar for the surrounding region, the district offers families a comprehensive PK–12 learning environment designed to foster academic achievement, character development, and community engagement.
According to federal dataset metrics for the 2024–2025 school year, South Platte Public Schools educates a student body of 211 children, spanning early learning programs through high school graduation. To support this student population, the district maintains a robust organizational framework powered by approximately 55 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 42 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 13 specialized support staff, creating a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher environment that enables highly personalized instruction, strong mentorship, and tailored academic support across all grade levels.
According to federal dataset metrics for the 2024–2025 school year, South Platte Public Schools educates a student body of 211 children, spanning early learning programs through high school graduation. To support this student population, the district maintains a robust organizational framework powered by approximately 55 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 42 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 13 specialized support staff, creating a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher environment that enables highly personalized instruction, strong mentorship, and tailored academic support across all grade levels.
2
Total Schools
211
Total Students
41.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 170 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White170 (80.6%)
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Hispanic34 (16.1%)
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Pacific Islander3 (1.4%)
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Black2 (0.9%)
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Two or More2 (0.9%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
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| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 2 |
| Students: | 211* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 41.9* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.0 |
Schools in SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Found 2 Schools
Charter School
103 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School
108 Students
High School 7th - 12th