Enrollment
53
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317002000921
Elba Secondary School — Elba, NE
Federal NCES profile for Elba Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 11
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: Elba 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elba Secondary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elba Secondary School reports 53 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 106 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elba Public Schools spends $23,969 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 41.1% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 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 Elba Secondary 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 10% | — | — |
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
7.7:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 7% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,969
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 106 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 53 Top 10% in Nebraska — larger than 90% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 7.7:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317002000921
Student demographics
White 98.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 106:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.8%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elba Public Schools, which includes Elba Secondary School.
$23,969
Per student
+18%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 41.1%
Federal 6.3%
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
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
Similar other schools in Elba
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elba Secondary School
How many students attend Elba Secondary School?
Elba Secondary School has 53 students enrolled. It is a other school in ELBA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elba Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elba Secondary School is 7.7:1, which is 43% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elba Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Elba Secondary School is White at 98.1%. The school serves a student body in ELBA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elba Secondary School?
Elba Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.