Enrollment
455
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crete, NE
Crete Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Crete Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310009502345
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crete Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 455
- students enrolled
Crete Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Crete, NE.
School address
District: Crete Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009502345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crete Intermediate School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crete Intermediate School
Crete Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crete, Nebraska, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 641 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Crete Public Schools also operates Crete High School (705 students) and Crete Middle School (471 students) alongside Crete Intermediate 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 Crete Intermediate School compares
Crete Intermediate 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,753
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 34.3%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Crete Intermediate School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Public Schools, which includes Crete Intermediate School.
$14,753
Per student
-17%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 38.8%
Federal 14.5%
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 Crete Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crete Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crete Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crete Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crete Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~455 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crete Intermediate School
How many students attend Crete Intermediate School?
Crete Intermediate School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crete, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Intermediate School is 15.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crete Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Crete Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Crete, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crete Intermediate School?
Crete Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Crete Intermediate School rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Intermediate School ranks #1 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.
Is Crete Intermediate School a good school?
Crete Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Crete Public Schools?
Besides Crete Intermediate School, Crete Public Schools also operates Crete High School (705 students), Crete Middle School (471 students), and Crete Elementary School (438 students). See the Crete Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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