- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, NE
Adams Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310277002370
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Central Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Adams Central Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310277002370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Adams Central Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 310277002370 · Hastings, NE Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 14.9:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch (452 students)
Adams Central Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Adams Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adams Central Elementary School
506 students
- Adams Central
Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch
452 students
- Adams Central 98
Adams Central Early Childhood Center
98 students
What this shows Adams Central Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Central Elementary School compares
Adams Central Elementary School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 50% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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
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.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Adams Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams Central Public Schools reports $16,269 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Central Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Central Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Central Elementary School?
Adams Central Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Central Elementary School?
15.4% of students at Adams Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Central Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Central Elementary School?
Adams Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Adams Central Elementary School rank among schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams Central Public Schools?
Besides Adams Central Elementary School, Adams Central Public Schools also operates Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch (452 students) and Adams Central Early Childhood Center (98 students). See the Adams Central Public Schools district page for the complete list.