Enrollment
247
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, NE
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310003400034
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashland, NE.
School address
District: Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310003400034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ashland, Nebraska, enrolling 247 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.3:1, Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School is leaner than roughly 96% of Nebraska schools and 53% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 247 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 82 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs spends $11,832 per pupil, 33% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs also operates Ashland-Greenwood High School (322 students) and Ashland-Greenwood Middle School (247 students) alongside Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School.
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 Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School compares
Ashland-Greenwood 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 48% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 4% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,832
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 82 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 89.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Ashland-Greenwood 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 Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs, which includes Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School.
$11,832
Per student
-33%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 21.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland-Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland-Greenwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~247 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School?
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School is 6.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 60% 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 Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School?
16.0% of students at Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School?
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashland, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashland on the city page.
Is Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School a good school?
Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs?
Besides Ashland-Greenwood Elementary School, Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs also operates Ashland-Greenwood High School (322 students) and Ashland-Greenwood Middle School (247 students). See the Ashland-Greenwood Public Schs district page for the complete list.
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