Enrollment
124
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317284002276
Educare of Lincoln — Lincoln, NE
Federal NCES profile for Educare of Lincoln, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Lincoln Public Schools · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+258% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Educare of Lincoln compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Educare of Lincoln reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 48.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 258% 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 206% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $14,943 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.5% from local sources (property taxes), 30.0% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Educare of Lincoln 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 | 48.7:1 | ▲ 258% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 28% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
48.7:1
students per teacher
— 258% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,943
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
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 124 Top 28% in Nebraska — larger than 72% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 48.7:1 +258% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317284002276
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Educare of Lincoln.
$14,943
Per student
-26%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Similar other schools in Lincoln
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kooser Elementary School
Standard public school
929 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Roper Elementary School
Standard public school
850 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Standard public school
773 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Wysong Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 17:1 students per teacher
Maxey Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other school in LINCOLN, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Educare of Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Educare of Lincoln is 48.7:1, which is 258% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Educare of Lincoln?
The largest demographic group at Educare of Lincoln is White at 38.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LINCOLN, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Educare of Lincoln?
Educare of Lincoln has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.