- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beatrice, NE
Beatrice Community Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Beatrice Community Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310360002361
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beatrice Community Preschool earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Beatrice · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Beatrice Community Preschool has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beatrice Community Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Beatrice, NE.
School address
District: Beatrice Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310360002361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Beatrice Community Preschool held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 310360002361 · Beatrice, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 23.4:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Beatrice High School (627 students)
Beatrice Community Preschool held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Beatrice Community Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beatrice High
Beatrice High School
627 students
- Beatrice Middl
Beatrice Middle School
466 students
- Paddock Lane S
Paddock Lane School
409 students
- Stoddard Eleme 217
Stoddard Elementary School
217 students
- This school 211
Beatrice Community Preschool
211 students
- Lincoln Elemen 173
Lincoln Elementary School
173 students
What this shows Beatrice Community Preschool reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beatrice Community Preschool compares
Beatrice Community Preschool 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 73% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 43% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Beatrice Community Preschool is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Beatrice Public Schools reports $12,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beatrice Community Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paddock Lane School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stoddard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beatrice Community Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beatrice Community Preschool
How many students attend Beatrice Community Preschool?
Beatrice Community Preschool has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beatrice, NE. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beatrice Community Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Beatrice Community Preschool is 23.4:1, which is 73% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beatrice Community Preschool?
44.2% of students at Beatrice Community Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beatrice Community Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Beatrice Community Preschool is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Beatrice, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beatrice Community Preschool?
Beatrice Community Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beatrice Community Preschool rank among schools in Beatrice?
By Resource Investment Index, Beatrice Community Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Beatrice, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beatrice on the city page.
What other schools are in Beatrice Public Schools?
Besides Beatrice Community Preschool, Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students), Beatrice Middle School (466 students), and Paddock Lane School (409 students). See the Beatrice Public Schools district page for the complete list.