- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gothenburg, NE
Dudley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dudley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317110001011
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dudley Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gothenburg · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dudley Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dudley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gothenburg, NE.
School address
District: Gothenburg Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317110001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dudley Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 317110001011 · Gothenburg, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 11.6:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Gothenburg Secondary School (353 students)
Dudley Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Dudley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dudley Elementary School
416 students
- Gothenburg Sec
Gothenburg Secondary School
353 students
- Swede Preschoo 36
Swede Preschool Academy
36 students
What this shows Dudley Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dudley Elementary School compares
Dudley 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 30% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Dudley Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gothenburg Public Schools reports $14,830 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dudley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Secondary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swede Preschool Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dudley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dudley Elementary School
How many students attend Dudley Elementary School?
Dudley Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gothenburg, NE. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dudley Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 26% 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 Dudley Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Dudley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dudley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dudley Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Gothenburg, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dudley Elementary School?
Dudley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Dudley Elementary School rank among schools in Gothenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dudley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg Public Schools?
Besides Dudley Elementary School, Gothenburg Public Schools also operates Gothenburg Secondary School (353 students) and Swede Preschool Academy (36 students). See the Gothenburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.