Enrollment
416
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dudley Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dudley Elementary School
Dudley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gothenburg, Nebraska, enrolling 416 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 416 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Gothenburg Public Schools also operates Gothenburg Secondary School (353 students) and Swede Preschool Academy (36 students) alongside Dudley 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 Dudley Elementary School compares
Dudley 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,759
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gothenburg Public Schools, which includes Dudley Elementary School.
$14,759
Per student
-17%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 17.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Gothenburg on the city page.
Is Dudley Elementary School a good school?
Dudley Elementary School earns 62/100 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 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.
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