- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Cedar Hollow School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Hollow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317458000253
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Hollow School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Hollow School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hollow School ranks #4 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Northwest Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317458000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cedar Hollow School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 317458000253 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (680 students)
Cedar Hollow School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cedar Hollow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
680 students
- This school
Cedar Hollow School
378 students
- 1r Elementary 194
1r Elementary
194 students
- St Libory Elem 161
St Libory Elementary School
161 students
- Lockwood Eleme 32
Lockwood Elementary School
32 students
What this shows Cedar Hollow School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Hollow School compares
Cedar Hollow 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 51% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,932
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Cedar Hollow School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Public Schools reports $13,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Hollow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 1r Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Libory Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Hollow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Hollow School
How many students attend Cedar Hollow School?
Cedar Hollow School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hollow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hollow School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Hollow School?
15.1% of students at Cedar Hollow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Hollow School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Hollow School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Hollow School?
Cedar Hollow School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
How does Cedar Hollow School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hollow School ranks #4 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Hollow School, Northwest Public Schools also operates Northwest High School (680 students), 1r Elementary (194 students), and St Libory Elementary School (161 students). See the Northwest Public Schools district page for the complete list.