Enrollment
290
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NE
Clarmar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarmar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317071000973
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarmar Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarmar Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarmar Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarmar Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarmar Elementary School
Clarmar Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fremont, Nebraska, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Nebraska schools and 43% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.4% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $11,941 per pupil, 32% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students) and Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students) alongside Clarmar 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 Clarmar Elementary School compares
Clarmar 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▲ 5% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Clarmar Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Clarmar Elementary School.
$11,941
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 Clarmar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarmar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarmar Elementary School
How many students attend Clarmar Elementary School?
Clarmar Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarmar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarmar Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarmar Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Clarmar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarmar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarmar Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarmar Elementary School?
Clarmar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Clarmar Elementary School rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarmar Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is Clarmar Elementary School a good school?
Clarmar Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. 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 Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Clarmar Elementary School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Fremont Middle School (689 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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