Enrollment
327
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Central City, NE
Central City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310492000133
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central City Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Central City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central City Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Central City, NE.
School address
District: Central City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310492000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central City Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central City Elementary School
Central City Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Central City, Nebraska, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.9% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Central City Public Schools also operates Central City High School (243 students) and Central City Middle School (223 students) alongside Central City Elementary School.
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 Central City Elementary School compares
Central City Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▲ 3% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Central City Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central City Public Schools, which includes Central City Elementary School.
$15,959
Per student
-10%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 10.6%
Federal 25.8%
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 Central City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central City Elementary School
How many students attend Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Central City, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central City Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Central City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central City Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Central City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central City Elementary School rank among public schools in Central City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Central City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Central City on the city page.
Is Central City Elementary School a good school?
Central City Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Central City Public Schools?
Besides Central City Elementary School, Central City Public Schools also operates Central City High School (243 students) and Central City Middle School (223 students). See the Central City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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