- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
1r Elementary
Federal NCES profile for 1r Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317458000209
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
1r Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
1r Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 1r Elementary ranks #5 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Northwest Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317458000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
1r Elementary held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 317458000209 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 16.2:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (680 students)
1r Elementary held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
1r Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
680 students
- Cedar Hollow S
Cedar Hollow School
378 students
- This school 194
1r Elementary
194 students
- St Libory Elem 161
St Libory Elementary School
161 students
- Lockwood Eleme 32
Lockwood Elementary School
32 students
What this shows 1r Elementary reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How 1r Elementary compares
1r Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 30% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, 1r Elementary is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Public Schools reports $13,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 1r Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hollow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Libory Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 1r Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about 1r Elementary
How many students attend 1r Elementary?
1r Elementary has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at 1r Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at 1r Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 1r Elementary?
21.6% of students at 1r Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 1r Elementary?
The largest demographic group at 1r Elementary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 1r Elementary?
1r Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 1r Elementary rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, 1r Elementary ranks #5 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Public Schools?
Besides 1r Elementary, Northwest Public Schools also operates Northwest High School (680 students), Cedar Hollow School (378 students), and St Libory Elementary School (161 students). See the Northwest Public Schools district page for the complete list.