WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS

Located at 13800 W Wood River Road in Wood River, Nebraska, Wood River Rural Schools is an active, traditional public school district providing educational services to the surrounding community in a distant rural setting within the broader Grand Island metropolitan region. Encompassing three operational school facilities, the district offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a well-balanced student body of 467 learners, beginning with 34 prekindergarten children and continuing through a high school program that prepares young adults for higher education and future careers.

The district's student body reflects a growing and diverse community, comprising 339 White, 111 Hispanic, seven Black, six multiracial, two American Indian, and two Pacific Islander students. To support learning and campus operations across its grade levels, Wood River Rural Schools maintains a robust instructional and operational framework powered by a total staff of approximately 115 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This dedicated team features over 96 FTE teaching positions alongside nearly 19 FTE support staff members, ensuring students benefit from small learning settings, attentive instruction, and comprehensive institutional support.