PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Located at 609 Whitney Street in Pender, Nebraska (ZIP code 68047), Pender Public Schools is an open, regular public school district dedicated to serving its local community across two operational facilities. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district offers a complete educational continuum within a single, cohesive system. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district operates in a rural distant geographic setting, falling within Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District and 17th State Senate District, providing a focused academic environment tailored to its surrounding region.

The district enrolls a total of 433 students, consisting of 240 male and 193 female learners across all grade levels. Demographic data for the student body reflects 362 White students, 45 Hispanic students, 15 students of two or more races, seven American Indian students, three Asian students, and one Black student. To support learning and daily operations, Pender Public Schools maintains a robust staffing context totaling 88.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 70.76 FTE classroom teachers and 17.94 FTE support personnel, ensuring students receive consistent instruction and administrative support throughout their academic journey.