Enrollment
98
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310277002372
Adams Central Early Childhood Center — Juniata, NE
Federal NCES profile for Adams Central Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Adams Central Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Central Early Childhood Center compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Adams Central Early Childhood Center reports 98 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% below the Nebraska average and 79% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Adams Central Public Schools spends $16,643 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.6% from local sources (property taxes), 17.3% from the state, and 5.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams Central Early Childhood Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 65% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 95% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,643
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 98 Top 21% in Nebraska — larger than 79% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 18.8:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.7% -65% vs state
NCES ID 310277002372
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams Central Public Schools, which includes Adams Central Early Childhood Center.
$16,643
Per student
-18%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 17.3%
Federal 5.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Adams Central Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Adams Central Early Childhood Center?
Adams Central Early Childhood Center has 98 students enrolled. It is a other school in JUNIATA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Early Childhood Center is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Central Early Childhood Center?
10.7% of students at Adams Central Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Central Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Adams Central Early Childhood Center is White at 96.9%. The school serves a student body in JUNIATA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Central Early Childhood Center?
Adams Central Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.