Enrollment
238
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317686002273
E N Swett Elementary School — So Sioux City, NE
Federal NCES profile for E N Swett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: So Sioux City Community Schs · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+44% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
E N Swett Elementary School reports 238 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Nebraska average and 5% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 4760 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding So Sioux City Community Schs spends $14,941 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.0% from local sources (property taxes), 60.0% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E N Swett Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 60% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
— 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 4760 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
Enrollment 238 Top 50% in Nebraska — larger than 50% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 19.6:1 +44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.4% +60% vs state
NCES ID 317686002273
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 4760:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for So Sioux City Community Schs, which includes E N Swett Elementary School.
$14,941
Per student
-26%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Similar other schools in So Sioux City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cardinal Elementary School
Standard public school
424 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Harney Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 13:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
Standard public school
253 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 19.6:1, which is 44% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SO SIOUX CITY, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E N Swett Elementary School?
E N Swett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.