- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, NE
Arlington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310313000029
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 372
- students enrolled
Arlington Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Arlington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310313000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Arlington Elementary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 310313000029 · Arlington, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12.4:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High School (330 students)
Arlington Elementary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Arlington Elementary School compares
Arlington Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 54% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,096
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Arlington Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Public Schools reports $15,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary School
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Arlington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Arlington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Arlington Public Schools?
Besides Arlington Elementary School, Arlington Public Schools also operates Arlington High School (330 students). See the Arlington Public Schools district page for the complete list.