- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · So Sioux City, NE
Covington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Covington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317686001313
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in So Sioux City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE.
School address
District: So Sioux City Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 317686001313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Covington Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 317686001313 · So Sioux City, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.2:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Sioux High School (1,193 students)
Covington Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Covington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Sioux Hi
South Sioux High School
1,193 students
- South Sioux Ci
South Sioux City Middle School
781 students
- Cardinal Eleme 424
Cardinal Elementary School
424 students
- This school 408
Covington Elementary School
408 students
- Harney Element 328
Harney Elementary School
328 students
- Lewis & Clark 253
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
253 students
What this shows Covington Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington Elementary School compares
Covington 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 99% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,558
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 16.4%
White 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Covington Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for So Sioux City Community Schs reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Sioux City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington Elementary School
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in So Sioux City, NE. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covington Elementary School?
61.6% of students at Covington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Covington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in So Sioux City, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington Elementary School?
Covington 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 Covington Elementary School rank among schools in So Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in So Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in So Sioux City Community Schs?
Besides Covington Elementary School, So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux High School (1,193 students), South Sioux City Middle School (781 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (424 students). See the So Sioux City Community Schs district page for the complete list.