Waverly School District 145, NE

Original Research by School Decision on Waverly School District 145

Waverly School District 145 serves a broad territory across eastern Lancaster County, covering the village of Waverly and a ring of smaller communities that include Eagle, Greenwood, Walton, Ceresco, Alvo, Bennet, Davey, Elmwood, Palmyra, and Raymond, along with portions of Lincoln’s northern and eastern edges. The district runs from prekindergarten through twelfth grade, with five schools: Evelyn Hamlow Elementary, Eagle Elementary, Waverly Intermediate School, Waverly Middle School, and Waverly High School. Enrollment is modest for a full K-12 system, and the student body reflects the region’s demographic composition.

Housing in the district’s attendance zone varies notably by location. Homes in Waverly itself are at a mid-range price point, while properties in Walton and the Lincoln 68517 zip code carry a considerable premium. Rents are moderate. Affordability is tighter than national averages, with a price-to-income ratio that makes homeownership a stretch for many households, though rents as a share of income are manageable. A family considering the district should look closely at where within its boundaries they might land, as the range of home values is wide.

On state assessments, Waverly’s students perform solidly across the board. Math proficiency rates through the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System run above the midpoint among Lancaster County’s districts, with the district’s overall proficiency index landing in the upper half of the county. In the early elementary grades, math results are particularly strong. English language arts scores are also healthy, though they show more variation by grade level, with some cohorts near the county median and others above it. Science results are a clear strength: in both fifth and eighth grades, the share of students reaching proficiency is high. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate falls below the county median, which is a favorable sign for consistent student engagement.

The district brief indicates no major recent changes, such as a building referendum, a curriculum overhaul, or a property-tax shift, that would materially alter a family’s experience. That stability may appeal to parents who prefer continuity, though it also means the district’s offerings and policies are not being publicly reexamined in a way that would signal a new direction.

Demographic data show a student population that is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of white students and very small numbers from other racial and ethnic groups. Information on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners is not available, which leaves a gap for parents trying to gauge the level of economic diversity or the demand for specialized support services. A family with a child who might need extra academic or language assistance should follow up directly with the district to understand what is in place.

The high school graduation rate was not reported in the data, so a parent evaluating the upper grades will want to ask the school for that number directly.

Waverly School District 145 offers a straightforward academic profile with consistently above-average test results within its county, a low rate of chronic absenteeism, and a generally stable environment. The housing landscape is uneven, with affordability a real question in some parts of the district but less so in others. Families should verify the availability of support programs and confirm the high school graduation rate to round out their picture. For those who value a district that performs well on state measures without a lot of visible churn, Waverly fits that description.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,134

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 68%

Black 0%

White 30%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL

WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARY

WAVERLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

76%

Grade 3

79%

Grade 4

66%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

76%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

76%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

93%

Grade 5

85%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$427,970

Year-over-year change+5.5%

Range across 22 ZIP codes$225K to $741K

vs. state typical1.53x

vs. national typical1.16x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (22 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
68462	Waverly	$348K	+4.6%	21.2%
68527	Lincoln	$519K	+3.9%	11.0%
68366	Greenwood	$306K	+5.5%	10.6%
68347	Eagle	$354K	+4.0%	10.5%
68517	Lincoln	$586K	+8.0%	9.8%
68461	Walton	$741K	+6.8%	7.9%
68304	Alvo	$284K	+8.3%	7.1%
68336	Davey	$480K	+8.4%	3.7%
68520	Lincoln	$602K	+4.5%	3.6%
68349	Elmwood	$273K	+5.9%	2.6%

Showing top 10 of 22 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,511/mo

Year-over-year change+1.0%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$1,188 to $1,693/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
68520	Lincoln	$1,469	—	3.6%
68507	Lincoln	$1,693	+1.6%	1.3%
68526	Lincoln	$1,438	-0.2%	0.9%
68505	Lincoln	$1,418	+2.5%	0.1%
68521	Lincoln	$1,479	+2.9%	0.1%
68516	Lincoln	$1,451	+3.7%	0.0%
68504	Lincoln	$1,261	+0.4%	0.0%
68506	Lincoln	$1,188	+4.6%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,160/mo

Home price / national median income5.1x

Annual rent / national median income21.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$649/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$279,080 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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