- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Axtell, NE
Axtell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Axtell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310342000046
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Axtell Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 200
- students enrolled
Axtell Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Axtell Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310342000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Axtell Elementary School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 310342000046 · Axtell, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 14.3:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Axtell High School (135 students)
Axtell Elementary School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Axtell Elementary School compares
Axtell 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,967
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Axtell Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Axtell Community Schools reports $15,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Axtell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Axtell 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Axtell Elementary School
How many students attend Axtell Elementary School?
Axtell Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Axtell, NE. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axtell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Axtell Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Axtell Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Axtell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Axtell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Axtell Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Axtell, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Axtell Elementary School?
Axtell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Axtell Community Schools?
Besides Axtell Elementary School, Axtell Community Schools also operates Axtell High School (135 students). See the Axtell Community Schools district page for the complete list.