Enrollment
124
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Educare of Lincoln
Federal NCES profile for Educare of Lincoln, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284002276
👥 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
Educare of Lincoln earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #44 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 124
- students enrolled
Educare of Lincoln has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Educare of Lincoln ranks #44 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+206% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Educare of Lincoln compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Educare of Lincoln
Educare of Lincoln is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 206% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
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.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Educare of Lincoln.
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 Educare of Lincoln compares
Educare of Lincoln on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.3:1 | ▲ 206% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
41.3:1
students per teacher
- 206% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,831
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
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
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Educare of Lincoln is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Educare of Lincoln.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Educare of Lincoln Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Educare of Lincoln's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~124 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Educare of Lincoln
How many students attend Educare of Lincoln?
Educare of Lincoln has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Educare of Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Educare of Lincoln is 41.3:1, which is 206% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 163% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Educare of Lincoln?
The largest demographic group at Educare of Lincoln is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Educare of Lincoln?
Educare of Lincoln 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 Educare of Lincoln rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Educare of Lincoln ranks #44 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Educare of Lincoln a good school?
Educare of Lincoln earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Educare of Lincoln, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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