Enrollment
206
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crete, NE
Crete Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Crete Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009502383
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crete Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crete Preschool has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Preschool ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Crete, NE.
School address
District: Crete Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009502383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crete Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crete Preschool
Crete Preschool is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Crete, Nebraska, enrolling 206 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Nebraska schools and 91% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 53.5% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 206 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
Crete Public Schools also operates Crete High School (705 students) and Crete Middle School (471 students) alongside Crete Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Crete Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 91% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 73% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 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
- 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 72.3%
White 21.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Crete Preschool is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Public Schools, which includes Crete Preschool.
$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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crete Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crete Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crete Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crete Preschool'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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~206 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crete Preschool
How many students attend Crete Preschool?
Crete Preschool has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crete, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Preschool is 25.8:1, which is 91% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crete Preschool?
53.5% of students at Crete Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crete Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Crete Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Crete, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crete Preschool?
Crete Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Crete Preschool rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Preschool ranks #5 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 Preschool a good school?
Crete Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Preschool, 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.
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