- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stromsburg, NE
Cross County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cross County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310013001224
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross County Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stromsburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross County Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stromsburg, NE.
School address
District: Cross County Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310013001224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cross County Elementary School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 310013001224 · Stromsburg, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 11.1:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Cross County High School (120 students)
Cross County Elementary School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cross County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cross County Elementary School
178 students
- Cross County H
Cross County High School
120 students
- Cross County M
Cross County Middle School
74 students
What this shows Cross County Elementary School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross County Elementary School compares
Cross County 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 33% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 31% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Cross County Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Cross County Community Schools reports $18,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cross County Elementary School
How many students attend Cross County Elementary School?
Cross County Elementary School has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stromsburg, NE. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross County Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 29% 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 Cross County Elementary School?
20.7% of students at Cross County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cross County Elementary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Stromsburg, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross County Elementary School?
Cross County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Cross County Elementary School rank among public schools in Stromsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stromsburg, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cross County Community Schools?
Besides Cross County Elementary School, Cross County Community Schools also operates Cross County High School (120 students) and Cross County Middle School (74 students). See the Cross County Community Schools district page for the complete list.