Enrollment
93
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neligh, NE
Eastward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317422002327
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastward Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Neligh · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastward Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Neligh, NE.
School address
District: Neligh-Oakdale Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317422002327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastward Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastward Elementary School
Eastward Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Neligh, Nebraska, enrolling 93 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Eastward Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Nebraska schools and 37% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 93 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 93 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Neligh-Oakdale Schools also operates Neligh-Oakdale High School (144 students) and Westward Elementary School (115 students) alongside Eastward 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 Eastward Elementary School compares
Eastward 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 21% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 13% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 93 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
- 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Eastward 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 Neligh-Oakdale Schools, which includes Eastward Elementary School.
$16,511
Per student
-7%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.4%
State 19.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 Eastward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neligh-Oakdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary 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 (~93 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastward Elementary School
How many students attend Eastward Elementary School?
Eastward Elementary School has 93 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neligh, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastward Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 37% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 46% 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 Eastward Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Eastward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastward Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Neligh, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastward Elementary School?
Eastward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Eastward Elementary School rank among public schools in Neligh?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastward Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Neligh, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Neligh on the city page.
Is Eastward Elementary School a good school?
Eastward Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Neligh-Oakdale Schools?
Besides Eastward Elementary School, Neligh-Oakdale Schools also operates Neligh-Oakdale High School (144 students) and Westward Elementary School (115 students). See the Neligh-Oakdale Schools district page for the complete list.
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