- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alma, NE
Alma Elementary at Alma
Federal NCES profile for Alma Elementary at Alma, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310008000016
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Elementary at Alma earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 192
- students enrolled
Alma Elementary at Alma has class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alma Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310008000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Alma Elementary at Alma held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 310008000016 · Alma, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 10.1:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma High School (190 students)
Alma Elementary at Alma held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Alma Elementary at Alma compares
Alma Elementary at Alma held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 11% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 23% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Alma Elementary at Alma is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alma Public Schools reports $18,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma Elementary at Alma Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Elementary at Alma's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Elementary at Alma
How many students attend Alma Elementary at Alma?
Alma Elementary at Alma has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alma, NE. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Elementary at Alma?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Elementary at Alma is 10.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 36% 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 Alma Elementary at Alma?
27.6% of students at Alma Elementary at Alma are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Elementary at Alma?
The largest demographic group at Alma Elementary at Alma is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Alma, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Elementary at Alma?
Alma Elementary at Alma has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Alma Public Schools?
Besides Alma Elementary at Alma, Alma Public Schools also operates Alma High School (190 students). See the Alma Public Schools district page for the complete list.