- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbury, NE
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317044000946
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairbury · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairbury, NE.
School address
District: Fairbury Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317044000946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Central Elementary School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 317044000946 · Fairbury, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 14.6:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbury Jr-Sr High School (370 students)
Central Elementary School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairbury Jr-Sr
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School
370 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
277 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
259 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,232
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbury Public Schools reports $16,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbury, NE. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Fairbury, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairbury, 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 Fairbury Public Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, Fairbury Public Schools also operates Fairbury Jr-Sr High School (370 students) and Jefferson Intermediate School (259 students). See the Fairbury Public Schools district page for the complete list.