Enrollment
217
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310002201324
Eisenhower Elementary School — North Platte, NE
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
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: North Platte 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eisenhower Elementary School reports 217 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 434 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Platte Public Schools spends $13,728 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.4% from local sources (property taxes), 29.0% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Eisenhower Elementary School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 46% | — | — |
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,728
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 434 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 217 Top 46% in Nebraska — larger than 54% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310002201324
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 434:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Platte Public Schools, which includes Eisenhower Elementary School.
$13,728
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 15.6%
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
Similar other schools in North Platte
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Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
329 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
316 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald Elementary School
Standard public school
247 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
226 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cody Elementary School
Standard public school
225 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Buffalo Early Learning Center
Standard public school
133 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Elementary School
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is a other school in NORTH PLATTE, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Elementary School is White at 77.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in NORTH PLATTE, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.