- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Cavett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cavett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284000379
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cavett Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cavett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cavett Elementary School ranks #2 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cavett Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 317284000379 · Lincoln, NE Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15.9:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Cavett Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cavett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 556
Cavett Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Cavett Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cavett Elementary School compares
Cavett Elementary School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 46% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,573
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Cavett Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cavett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cavett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cavett Elementary School
How many students attend Cavett Elementary School?
Cavett Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cavett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cavett Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cavett Elementary School?
16.7% of students at Cavett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cavett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cavett Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cavett Elementary School?
Cavett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cavett Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Cavett Elementary School ranks #2 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Cavett Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.