- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arapahoe, NE
Arapahoe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arapahoe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310309000025
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arapahoe Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 181
- students enrolled
Arapahoe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Arapahoe Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310309000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Arapahoe Elementary School shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 310309000025 · Arapahoe, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 16.5:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (153 students)
Arapahoe Elementary School shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Arapahoe Elementary School compares
Arapahoe Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 71% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Arapahoe Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arapahoe Public Schools reports $15,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arapahoe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arapahoe 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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arapahoe Elementary School
How many students attend Arapahoe Elementary School?
Arapahoe Elementary School has 181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arapahoe, NE. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arapahoe Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Arapahoe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arapahoe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arapahoe Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Arapahoe, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arapahoe Elementary School?
Arapahoe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Arapahoe Public Schools?
Besides Arapahoe Elementary School, Arapahoe Public Schools also operates Arapahoe High School (153 students). See the Arapahoe Public Schools district page for the complete list.