- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cozad, NE
Cozad Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cozad Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310546000175
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cozad Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cozad · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cozad Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cozad, NE.
School address
District: Cozad Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310546000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Cozad Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 310546000175 · Cozad, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 14.9:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cozad High School (248 students)
Cozad Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cozad Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cozad Elementary School
432 students
- Cozad High Sch
Cozad High School
248 students
- Cozad Middle S
Cozad Middle School
216 students
- Cozad Early Ed 69
Cozad Early Education Center
69 students
What this shows Cozad Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cozad Elementary School compares
Cozad 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% 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
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Cozad Elementary School 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozad High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cozad Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cozad Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cozad Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cozad Elementary School
How many students attend Cozad Elementary School?
Cozad Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cozad, NE. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cozad Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cozad Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cozad Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Cozad Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cozad Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cozad Elementary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Cozad, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cozad Elementary School?
Cozad Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cozad Elementary School rank among public schools in Cozad?
By Resource Investment Index, Cozad Elementary School ranks #3 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 Elementary School, Cozad Community Schools also operates Cozad High School (248 students), Cozad Middle School (216 students), and Cozad Early Education Center (69 students). See the Cozad Community Schools district page for the complete list.