Enrollment
278
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001602207
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #18 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 278
- students enrolled
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #18 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001602207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Center compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Island, Nebraska, enrolling 278 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Nebraska schools and 47% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 278 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (46%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding Grand Island Public Schools spends $13,377 per pupil, 24% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students) and Walnut Middle School (777 students) alongside Early Learning Center.
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 Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,377
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
Counselors0.0 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 48.6%
White 46.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Public Schools, which includes Early Learning Center.
$13,377
Per student
-24%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.5%
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 Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 19.9:1, which is 47% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Early Learning Center rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #18 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
Is Early Learning Center a good school?
Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Early Learning Center, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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