Enrollment
178
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cross County Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cross County Elementary School
Cross County Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stromsburg, Nebraska, enrolling 178 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 178 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Cross County Community Schools also operates Cross County High School (120 students) and Cross County Middle School (74 students) alongside Cross County Elementary 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 Cross County Elementary School compares
Cross County Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cross County Community Schools, which includes Cross County Elementary School.
$18,027
Per student
+2%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.9%
State 15.5%
Federal 5.6%
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 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
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~178 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Stromsburg on the city page.
Is Cross County Elementary School a good school?
Cross County Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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