- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atkinson, NE
Atkinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310017200037
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Atkinson · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkinson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Atkinson, NE.
School address
District: West Holt Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310017200037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Atkinson Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 310017200037 · Atkinson, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 9.9:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West Holt High School (208 students)
Atkinson Elementary School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Atkinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Holt High
West Holt High School
208 students
- This school
Atkinson Elementary School
189 students
- West Holt Litt 31
West Holt Little Paws Preschool
31 students
What this shows Atkinson Elementary School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkinson Elementary School compares
Atkinson Elementary School 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 1% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 21% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Atkinson Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for West Holt Public Schools reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Holt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Holt Little Paws Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkinson Elementary School
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atkinson, NE. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 37% 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 Atkinson Elementary School?
30.7% of students at Atkinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atkinson Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Atkinson, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
How does Atkinson Elementary School rank among schools in Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Atkinson, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Holt Public Schools?
Besides Atkinson Elementary School, West Holt Public Schools also operates West Holt High School (208 students) and West Holt Little Paws Preschool (31 students). See the West Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.