- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, NE
Alcott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alcott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317158001050
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcott Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcott Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Hastings Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317158001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Alcott Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 317158001050 · Hastings, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 12.7:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Senior High School (991 students)
Alcott Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Alcott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings Senio
Hastings Senior High School
991 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
757 students
- Morton Early L
Morton Early Learning Center
501 students
- Hawthorne Elem 343
Hawthorne Elementary School
343 students
- Raymond a Wats 336
Raymond a Watson Elem School
336 students
- This school 267
Alcott Elementary School
267 students
What this shows Alcott Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcott Elementary School compares
Alcott Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 82% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Alcott Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hastings Public Schools reports $13,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond a Watson Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcott Elementary School
How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% 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 Alcott Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Alcott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alcott Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Alcott Elementary School rank among schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Elementary School ranks #7 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 Hastings Public Schools?
Besides Alcott Elementary School, Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Senior High School (991 students), Hastings Middle School (757 students), and Morton Early Learning Center (501 students). See the Hastings Public Schools district page for the complete list.