Axtell Community Schools, Nebraska

Axtell Community Schools is a unified school district in Kearney County and Phelps County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,617 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 144 sq mi (373 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,617 ± 204
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Kearney County69% of the district’s landPhelps County31% of the district’s land
Land area
144 sq mi (373 km²)
Median household income
$86,875 ± $14,848
Median home value
$229,900 ± $24,591
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3103420
Coordinates (central point)
40.517829, -99.151711

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Axtell Community Schools, largest first

  1. Axtell (village)818 people
  2. Funk (village)244 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Holdrege Public Schools12 mi west
  2. Kearney Public Schools14 mi north
  3. Minden Public Schools15 mi east
  4. Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools15 mi south
  5. Elm Creek Public Schools17 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Axtell Community Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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