- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bassett, NE
Bassett Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Bassett Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317617000212
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bassett Grade School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
Bassett Grade School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rock County Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317617000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bassett Grade School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 317617000212 · Bassett, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 10.6:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock County High School (90 students)
Bassett Grade School shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Bassett Grade School compares
Bassett Grade 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 20% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 27% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Bassett Grade School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rock County Public Schools reports $19,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bassett Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bassett Grade 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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bassett Grade School
How many students attend Bassett Grade School?
Bassett Grade School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bassett, NE. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bassett Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bassett Grade School is 10.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 32% 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 Bassett Grade School?
24.8% of students at Bassett Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bassett Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Bassett Grade School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Bassett, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bassett Grade School?
Bassett Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Rock County Public Schools?
Besides Bassett Grade School, Rock County Public Schools also operates Rock County High School (90 students). See the Rock County Public Schools district page for the complete list.