- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Crete Preschool shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 310009502383 · Crete, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 25.8:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Crete High School (705 students)
Crete Preschool shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Crete Preschool 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
- Crete Elementa
Crete Elementary School
438 students
- This school 206
Crete Preschool
206 students
What this shows Crete Preschool reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crete Preschool compares
Crete Preschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~206 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.