- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brainard, NE
Elementary School at Brainard
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Brainard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310000300916
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary School at Brainard earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 124
- students enrolled
Elementary School at Brainard has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Butler Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310000300916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Elementary School at Brainard held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 310000300916 · Brainard, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 12.4:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: High School at Brainard (151 students)
Elementary School at Brainard held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elementary School at Brainard in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High School at
High School at Brainard
151 students
- This school
Elementary School at Brainard
124 students
- Elementary Sch 52
Elementary School at Dwight
52 students
What this shows Elementary School at Brainard reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary School at Brainard compares
Elementary School at Brainard 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 84% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Elementary School at Brainard is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Butler Public Schools reports $25,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary School at Brainard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School at Brainard | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elementary School at Dwight | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary School at Brainard's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elementary School at Brainard
How many students attend Elementary School at Brainard?
Elementary School at Brainard has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brainard, NE. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Brainard?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Brainard is 12.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary School at Brainard?
5.0% of students at Elementary School at Brainard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School at Brainard?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School at Brainard is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Brainard, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Brainard?
Elementary School at Brainard has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 East Butler Public Schools?
Besides Elementary School at Brainard, East Butler Public Schools also operates High School at Brainard (151 students) and Elementary School at Dwight (52 students). See the East Butler Public Schools district page for the complete list.