Enrollment
194
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 1r Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at 1r Elementary
1r Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Island, Nebraska, enrolling 194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 194 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northwest Public Schools spends $13,686 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Northwest Public Schools also operates Northwest High School (680 students) and Cedar Hollow School (378 students) alongside 1r Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 1r Elementary compares
1r Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Public Schools, which includes 1r Elementary.
$13,686
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 48.5%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is 1r Elementary a good school?
1r Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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