KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Headquartered at 320 W 24th St in Kearney, Nebraska, Kearney Public Schools is an active, open traditional public school district serving a distant town community within the broader Kearney metropolitan area. Providing complete educational coverage from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district operates 15 individual schools designed to support academic development across all childhood age groups. Currently educating a total of 6,066 students—including 3,215 male and 2,851 female learners—the district manages balanced grade sizes across its elementary, middle, and high school levels, spanning from 459 pre-kindergarten children to 429 graduating seniors.

To deliver comprehensive educational services across its campuses, Kearney Public Schools maintains a robust staffing framework tailored to its student body. The district utilizes a total staff of approximately 1,647.86 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, anchored by 781.64 FTE teachers and 109.13 FTE instructional aides who deliver direct classroom instruction. An additional 757.09 FTE support staff members assist with administrative, operational, and student care needs. Representing a diverse population that includes 4,616 White, 1,055 Hispanic, 161 multiracial, 115 Black, 63 Asian, 35 American Indian, and 21 Pacific Islander students, the district offers a well-resourced educational ecosystem for families, students, and educational researchers within Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District.