Enrollment
264
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle, NE
Eagle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002101697
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Eagle Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Waverly School District 145 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002101697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Elementary School
Eagle Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eagle, Nebraska, enrolling 264 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Nebraska average.
With 264 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 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (33%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Waverly School District 145 spends $12,368 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students) and Waverly Middle School (512 students) alongside Eagle 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 Eagle Elementary School compares
Eagle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 54% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 64.8%
White 33.0%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Eagle Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly School District 145, which includes Eagle Elementary School.
$12,368
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 13.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Eagle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Hamlow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~264 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Elementary School
How many students attend Eagle Elementary School?
Eagle Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 Eagle Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Eagle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Eagle, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Elementary School?
Eagle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
Is Eagle Elementary School a good school?
Eagle Elementary School earns 61/100 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 Waverly School District 145?
Besides Eagle Elementary School, Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly High School (679 students), Waverly Middle School (512 students), and Waverly Intermediate School (330 students). See the Waverly School District 145 district page for the complete list.
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