- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ainsworth Elementary School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 310279000005 · Ainsworth, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 9.9:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Ainsworth Middle School (107 students)
Ainsworth Elementary School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Ainsworth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ainsworth Elementary School
138 students
- Ainsworth Midd
Ainsworth Middle School
107 students
- Ainsworth High
Ainsworth High School
104 students
- Ainsworth Litt 34
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool
34 students
What this shows Ainsworth Elementary School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ainsworth Elementary School compares
Ainsworth Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Ainsworth Community Schools reports $20,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~138 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.