- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, NE
Amherst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310007000018
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 203
- students enrolled
Amherst Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Amherst Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310007000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Amherst Elementary School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 310007000018 · Amherst, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 16.9:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst High School (157 students)
Amherst Elementary School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Amherst Elementary School compares
Amherst Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 42% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,723
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Amherst Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst Public Schools reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Elementary School'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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Elementary School
How many students attend Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, NE. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amherst Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Amherst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Amherst, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Elementary School?
Amherst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Amherst Public Schools?
Besides Amherst Elementary School, Amherst Public Schools also operates Amherst High School (157 students). See the Amherst Public Schools district page for the complete list.