- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cozad Early Education Center grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 310546000176 · Cozad, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 17.3:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cozad Elementary School (432 students)
Cozad Early Education Center grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cozad Early Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
What this shows Cozad Early Education Center reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cozad Early Education Center compares
Cozad Early Education Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,054
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Cozad Community Schools reports $15,054 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~69 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.