Enrollment
181
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arapahoe Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arapahoe Elementary School
Arapahoe Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Arapahoe, Nebraska, enrolling 181 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.7% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 181 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Arapahoe Public Schools, also runs Arapahoe High School (153 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 Arapahoe Elementary School compares
Arapahoe 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arapahoe Public Schools, which includes Arapahoe Elementary School.
$14,390
Per student
-19%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 13.1%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~181 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Arapahoe Elementary School a good school?
Arapahoe Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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