Enrollment
69
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cozad, NE
Cozad Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Cozad Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310546000176
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cozad Early Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cozad · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cozad Early Education Center has class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad Early Education Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cozad, NE.
School address
District: Cozad Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310546000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cozad Early Education Center compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cozad Early Education Center
Cozad Early Education Center is a small combined-grade school in Cozad, Nebraska, enrolling 69 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Nebraska schools and 28% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 69 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #93, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 44/100).
The surrounding Cozad Community Schools spends $13,750 per pupil, 22% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cozad Community Schools also operates Cozad Elementary School (432 students) and Cozad High School (248 students) alongside Cozad Early Education Center.
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 Cozad Early Education Center compares
Cozad Early Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▲ 16% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Cozad Early Education Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cozad Community Schools, which includes Cozad Early Education Center.
$13,750
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 25.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 Cozad Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cozad High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cozad Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cozad Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~69 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cozad Early Education Center
How many students attend Cozad Early Education Center?
Cozad Early Education Center has 69 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cozad, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cozad Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cozad Early Education Center is 17.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cozad Early Education Center?
35.9% of students at Cozad Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cozad Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Cozad Early Education Center is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Cozad, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cozad Early Education Center?
Cozad Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cozad Early Education Center rank among public schools in Cozad?
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad Early Education Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cozad, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cozad on the city page.
Is Cozad Early Education Center a good school?
Cozad Early Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Cozad Community Schools?
Besides Cozad Early Education Center, Cozad Community Schools also operates Cozad Elementary School (432 students), Cozad High School (248 students), and Cozad Middle School (216 students). See the Cozad Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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