Enrollment
225
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Platte, NE
Cody Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cody Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002201323
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cody Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 225
- students enrolled
Cody Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cody Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cody Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cody Elementary School
Cody Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Platte, Nebraska, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 225 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.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding North Platte Public Schools spends $12,692 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students) and Adams Middle School (513 students) alongside Cody 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 Cody Elementary School compares
Cody 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,692
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 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 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Cody 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 North Platte Public Schools, which includes Cody Elementary School.
$12,692
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 Cody Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cody Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cody Elementary School
How many students attend Cody Elementary School?
Cody Elementary School has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Platte, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cody Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cody Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cody Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cody Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cody Elementary School?
Cody Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Cody Elementary School rank among schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Cody Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Platte on the city page.
Is Cody Elementary School a good school?
Cody Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Cody Elementary School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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