Enrollment
69
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310546000176
Cozad Early Education Center — Cozad, NE
Federal NCES profile for Cozad Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cozad Community Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+18% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cozad Early Education Center reports 69 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Nebraska average and 31% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cozad Community Schools spends $16,974 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.1% from local sources (property taxes), 25.1% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cozad Early Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▲ 16% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,974
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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
Enrollment 69 Top 12% in Nebraska — larger than 88% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.9% +16% vs state
NCES ID 310546000176
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cozad Community Schools, which includes Cozad Early Education Center.
$16,974
Per student
-16%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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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 other 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 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body in COZAD, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cozad Early Education Center?
Cozad Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.