Enrollment
211
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beatrice Community Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beatrice Community Preschool
Beatrice Community Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beatrice, Nebraska, enrolling 211 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Nebraska schools and 73% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 211 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #127, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
The surrounding Beatrice Public Schools spends $12,596 per pupil, 29% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students) and Beatrice Middle School (466 students) alongside Beatrice Community Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beatrice Community Preschool compares
Beatrice Community Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beatrice Public Schools, which includes Beatrice Community Preschool.
$12,596
Per student
-29%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 33.3%
Federal 13.8%
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.
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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~211 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Beatrice Community Preschool a good school?
Beatrice Community Preschool earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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