Enrollment
78
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310291001854
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog — Alliance, NE
Federal NCES profile for Alliance Early Child Ed Prog, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alliance Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+62% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog reports 78 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 62% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Nebraska average and 3% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alliance Public Schools spends $14,316 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.0% from local sources (property taxes), 21.3% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alliance Early Child Ed Prog compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 62% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 62% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
— 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,316
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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
Enrollment 78 Top 15% in Nebraska — larger than 85% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 22:1 +62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% +62% vs state
NCES ID 310291001854
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Public Schools, which includes Alliance Early Child Ed Prog.
$14,316
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Alliance
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 22:1, which is 62% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALLIANCE, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance Early Child Ed Prog?
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.