Enrollment
432
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cozad Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cozad Elementary School
Cozad Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cozad, Nebraska, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 432 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 High School (248 students) and Cozad Middle School (216 students) alongside Cozad Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Cozad Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cozad Community Schools, which includes Cozad Elementary School.
$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 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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~432 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cozad on the city page.
Is Cozad Elementary School a good school?
Cozad Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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