Enrollment
385
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary at Bennet compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elementary at Bennet
Elementary at Bennet is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bennet, Nebraska, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 385 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Palmyra District O R 1 spends $12,244 per pupil, 31% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Palmyra District O R 1 also operates Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra (181 students) and Palmyra Middle School (158 students) alongside Elementary at Bennet.
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 Elementary at Bennet compares
Elementary at Bennet on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,244
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra District O R 1, which includes Elementary at Bennet.
$12,244
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 21.4%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~385 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Elementary at Bennet a good school?
Elementary at Bennet earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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