- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennet, NE
Elementary at Bennet
Federal NCES profile for Elementary at Bennet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317521001469
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary at Bennet earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 385
- students enrolled
Elementary at Bennet has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Palmyra District O R 1 · Nebraska
NCES ID 317521001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Elementary at Bennet held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 317521001469 · Bennet, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.3:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra (181 students)
Elementary at Bennet held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elementary at Bennet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elementary at Bennet
385 students
- Jr-Sr High Sch
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra
181 students
- Palmyra Middle
Palmyra Middle School
158 students
What this shows Elementary at Bennet reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary at Bennet compares
Elementary at Bennet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 48% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Elementary at Bennet is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmyra District O R 1 reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary at Bennet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmyra Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary at Bennet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elementary at Bennet
How many students attend Elementary at Bennet?
Elementary at Bennet has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennet, NE. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary at Bennet?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary at Bennet is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary at Bennet?
16.0% of students at Elementary at Bennet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary at Bennet?
The largest demographic group at Elementary at Bennet is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Bennet, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary at Bennet?
Elementary at Bennet has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Palmyra District O R 1?
Besides Elementary at Bennet, Palmyra District O R 1 also operates Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra (181 students) and Palmyra Middle School (158 students). See the Palmyra District O R 1 district page for the complete list.