Enrollment
506
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Central Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams Central Elementary School
Adams Central Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Hastings, Nebraska, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1012 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Adams Central Public Schools also operates Adams Central Jr-Sr High Sch (452 students) and Adams Central Early Childhood Center (98 students) alongside Adams Central Elementary School.
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 Adams Central Elementary School compares
Adams Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,161
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams Central Public Schools, which includes Adams Central Elementary School.
$15,161
Per student
-14%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~506 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Adams Central Elementary School a good school?
Adams Central Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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