Enrollment
544
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, NE
Anchor Pointe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anchor Pointe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310399002403
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anchor Pointe Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anchor Pointe Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Pointe Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399002403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anchor Pointe Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anchor Pointe Elementary
Anchor Pointe Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Bennington, Nebraska, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Nebraska schools and 44% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Bennington Public Schools spends $9,704 per pupil, 45% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students) and Bennington South Middle School (599 students) alongside Anchor Pointe Elementary.
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 Anchor Pointe Elementary compares
Anchor Pointe Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 80% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,704
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 73.7%
Asian 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Anchor Pointe Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennington Public Schools, which includes Anchor Pointe Elementary.
$9,704
Per student
-45%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 39.5%
Federal 6.0%
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 Anchor Pointe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennington South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anchor Pointe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anchor Pointe Elementary
How many students attend Anchor Pointe Elementary?
Anchor Pointe Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Pointe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Pointe Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anchor Pointe Elementary?
6.3% of students at Anchor Pointe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anchor Pointe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anchor Pointe Elementary is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anchor Pointe Elementary?
Anchor Pointe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
How does Anchor Pointe Elementary rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Pointe Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bennington on the city page.
Is Anchor Pointe Elementary a good school?
Anchor Pointe Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Bennington Public Schools?
Besides Anchor Pointe Elementary, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students), Bennington South Middle School (599 students), and Pine Creek Elementary (556 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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