Enrollment
238
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · So Sioux City, NE
E N Swett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E N Swett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317686002273
👥 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
E N Swett Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in So Sioux City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E N Swett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E N Swett Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE.
School address
District: So Sioux City Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 317686002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+96% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E N Swett Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at E N Swett Elementary School
E N Swett Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in So Sioux City, Nebraska, enrolling 238 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Nebraska schools and 96% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 49.4% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 238 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
The surrounding So Sioux City Community Schs spends $13,919 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux High School (1,193 students) and South Sioux City Middle School (781 students) alongside E N Swett 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 E N Swett Elementary School compares
E N Swett 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 96% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 60% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 96% 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
$13,919
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
Counselors0.1 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
African American 15.5%
White 9.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, E N Swett Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for So Sioux City Community Schs, which includes E N Swett Elementary School.
$13,919
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 60.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 E N Swett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Sioux City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E N Swett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E N Swett Elementary School
How many students attend E N Swett Elementary School?
E N Swett Elementary School has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in So Sioux City, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E N Swett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E N Swett Elementary School is 26.4:1, which is 96% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E N Swett Elementary School?
49.4% of students at E N Swett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E N Swett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at E N Swett Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in So Sioux City, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E N Swett Elementary School?
E N Swett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 E N Swett Elementary School rank among schools in So Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, E N Swett Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in So Sioux City on the city page.
Is E N Swett Elementary School a good school?
E N Swett Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. 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 So Sioux City Community Schs?
Besides E N Swett Elementary School, So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux High School (1,193 students), South Sioux City Middle School (781 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (424 students). See the So Sioux City Community Schs district page for the complete list.
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