- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Anchor Pointe Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 310399002403 · Bennington, NE Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 19.4:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington High School (1,068 students)
Anchor Pointe Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Anchor Pointe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Hig
Bennington High School
1,068 students
- Bennington Sou
Bennington South Middle School
599 students
- Pine Creek Ele
Pine Creek Elementary
556 students
- This school
Anchor Pointe Elementary
544 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
436 students
- Bennington Mid
Bennington Middle School
431 students
What this shows Anchor Pointe Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anchor Pointe Elementary compares
Anchor Pointe Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,340
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
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.
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
District finance for Bennington Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~544 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.