- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Central City Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 310492000133 · Central City, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 14.2:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Central City High School (243 students)
Central City Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Central City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central City Elementary School
327 students
- Central City H
Central City High School
243 students
- Central City M
Central City Middle School
223 students
What this shows Central City Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central City Elementary School compares
Central City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Central City Public Schools reports $16,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.