Nebraska Fast Facts

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  • 38%

    Nebraskans think K–12 education in Nebraska is headed in the right direction.

EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker

Nebraska Private School Fast Facts

  • 8,900

    estimated open seats in private schools

  • 11%

    of private schools’ students have special needs

  • 92%

    provide some form of financial assistance to students

Exploring Nebraska’s Private Education Sector

Nebraska K–12 Education Spending

$4.9 Billion

Total Nebraska Public Education Revenue

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Nebraska Student Transportation

  • $700

    Avg. District Busing Expenditure Per Pupil

  • 4.7%

    Total Spending Per Pupil

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Inter-District

Students eligible for free lunch are eligible for free transportation or transportation reimbursement from the receiving district, as outlined in each district’s transportation policies. For students with disabilities, transportation services are provided by the sending school district, which is reimbursed by the state.

Charter School

Nebraska does not have charter schools.

Private School

Public school districts are required to provide transportation to nonprofit private school students along established bus routes.

State Student Transportation Statutes

Inter-District: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-238, § 79-241, § 79-611, 79-598, and 79-2110.01

Private Schools: Neb.Rev.St. § 79-601

Transporting School Choice Students, 2020