Enrollment
78
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alliance, NE
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog
Federal NCES profile for Alliance Early Child Ed Prog, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310291001854
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Early Child Ed Prog ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE.
School address
District: Alliance Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310291001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alliance Early Child Ed Prog compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alliance Early Child Ed Prog
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Alliance, Nebraska, enrolling 78 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 98% of Nebraska schools and 93% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 50.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 78 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
The surrounding Alliance Public Schools spends $13,683 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students) and Grandview Elementary School (283 students) alongside Alliance Early Child Ed Prog.
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 Alliance Early Child Ed Prog compares
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 93% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 62% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,683
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
Counselors0.0 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 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Alliance Early Child Ed Prog is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Public Schools, which includes Alliance Early Child Ed Prog.
$13,683
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 21.3%
Federal 9.7%
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 Alliance Early Child Ed Prog Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alliance Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alliance Early Child Ed Prog's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~78 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alliance Early Child Ed Prog
How many students attend Alliance Early Child Ed Prog?
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog has 78 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alliance, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Early Child Ed Prog?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Early Child Ed Prog is 26:1, which is 93% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alliance Early Child Ed Prog?
50.0% of students at Alliance Early Child Ed Prog are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance Early Child Ed Prog?
The largest demographic group at Alliance Early Child Ed Prog is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Alliance, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance Early Child Ed Prog?
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alliance Early Child Ed Prog rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Early Child Ed Prog ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alliance, 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 Alliance on the city page.
Is Alliance Early Child Ed Prog a good school?
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Alliance Public Schools?
Besides Alliance Early Child Ed Prog, Alliance Public Schools also operates Alliance High School (451 students), Grandview Elementary School (283 students), and Alliance Middle School (261 students). See the Alliance Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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