- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crete, NE
Crete Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crete Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009500181
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crete Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crete Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Crete, NE.
School address
District: Crete Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009500181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Crete Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 310009500181 · Crete, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 12.9:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Crete High School (705 students)
Crete Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Crete Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crete High Sch
Crete High School
705 students
- Crete Middle S
Crete Middle School
471 students
- Crete Intermed
Crete Intermediate School
455 students
- This school
Crete Elementary School
438 students
- Crete Preschoo 206
Crete Preschool
206 students
What this shows Crete Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crete Elementary School compares
Crete 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 71% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
White 32.4%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Crete Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Crete Public Schools reports $13,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crete Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crete Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crete Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crete Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crete Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crete Elementary School
How many students attend Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crete, NE. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crete Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Crete Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crete Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crete Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Crete, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Crete Elementary School rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Crete, 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 Crete on the city page.
What other schools are in Crete Public Schools?
Besides Crete Elementary School, Crete Public Schools also operates Crete High School (705 students), Crete Middle School (471 students), and Crete Intermediate School (455 students). See the Crete Public Schools district page for the complete list.