Enrollment
170
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310344000657
Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School — Bancroft, NE
Federal NCES profile for Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School reports 170 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schools spends $16,498 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.9% from local sources (property taxes), 24.8% from the state, and 18.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 27% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,498
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 170 Top 38% in Nebraska — larger than 62% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310344000657
Student demographics
White 62.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bancroft-Rosalie Comm Schools, which includes Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School.
$16,498
Per student
-19%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 24.8%
Federal 18.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School
How many students attend Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School?
Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School has 170 students enrolled. It is a other school in BANCROFT, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School is White at 62.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BANCROFT, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School?
Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.