Enrollment
138
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ainsworth, NE
Ainsworth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ainsworth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310279000005
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ainsworth Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ainsworth · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ainsworth Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ainsworth, NE.
School address
District: Ainsworth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310279000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ainsworth Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ainsworth Elementary School
Ainsworth Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ainsworth, Nebraska, enrolling 138 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.8% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Ainsworth Middle School (107 students) and Ainsworth High School (104 students) alongside Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth Elementary School compares
Ainsworth 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 6% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 21% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Ainsworth Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ainsworth Community Schools, which includes Ainsworth Elementary School.
$18,860
Per student
+7%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 12.5%
Federal 9.2%
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 Ainsworth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ainsworth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~138 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ainsworth Elementary School
How many students attend Ainsworth Elementary School?
Ainsworth Elementary School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ainsworth, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ainsworth Elementary School?
32.8% of students at Ainsworth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ainsworth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ainsworth Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Ainsworth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ainsworth Elementary School?
Ainsworth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Ainsworth Elementary School rank among public schools in Ainsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ainsworth, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ainsworth on the city page.
Is Ainsworth Elementary School a good school?
Ainsworth Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Ainsworth Elementary School, Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Ainsworth Middle School (107 students), Ainsworth High School (104 students), and Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool (34 students). See the Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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