Enrollment
203
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amherst Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amherst Elementary School
Amherst Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Amherst, Nebraska, enrolling 203 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Nebraska schools and 25% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 203 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Amherst Public Schools spends $12,447 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Amherst Public Schools, also runs Amherst High School (157 students).
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 Amherst Elementary School compares
Amherst Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amherst Public Schools, which includes Amherst Elementary School.
$12,447
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Amherst Elementary School a good school?
Amherst Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 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.
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