HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

District Overview
Hershey Public Schools is an open, traditional public school district situated at 301 S. Lincoln in Hershey, Nebraska (ZIP 69143). Serving a distant rural community within the broader North Platte metropolitan area, the district operates two school facilities that deliver a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a student body of 539 pupils, consisting of 286 male and 253 female students. Enrollment is well-distributed across all grade levels—ranging from 16 pre-kindergarten learners and 47 kindergarteners to 42 graduating seniors—with a demographic composition that includes 493 White, 33 Hispanic, 11 multiracial, 1 American Indian, and 1 Pacific Islander student.

To support its student population across all grade levels, Hershey Public Schools maintains a well-resourced workforce comprising more than 161 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Instructional delivery is anchored by 81.5 FTE teachers, supported by 12.0 FTE instructional aides and nearly 68 FTE dedicated support personnel, fostering a close-knit learning environment with substantial instructional oversight. Situated within U.S. Congressional District 3103, State Senate District 31042, and State House District N, the district remains a focal point of its local community. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers seeking additional administrative details can reach the district office directly at (308) 368-5574.
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Total Schools
539
Total Students
81.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Demographic Student Count
White493
Hispanic33
Two or More11
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    493 (91.5%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:539*
Teachers (FTE):81.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Found 2 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School 239 Students
High School 7th - 12th