- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ceresco, NE
Elementary School at Ceresco
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Ceresco, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310495000135
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary School at Ceresco earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 134
- students enrolled
Elementary School at Ceresco has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Raymond Central Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310495000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Elementary School at Ceresco held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 310495000135 · Ceresco, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 13.4:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Secondary Sch at Raymond (237 students)
Elementary School at Ceresco held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elementary School at Ceresco in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Secondary Sch
Secondary Sch at Raymond
237 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School
155 students
- Elementary Sch
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso
149 students
- This school
Elementary School at Ceresco
134 students
- Raymond Centra 48
Raymond Central Preschool
48 students
What this shows Elementary School at Ceresco reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary School at Ceresco compares
Elementary School at Ceresco 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 60% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Elementary School at Ceresco is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Raymond Central Public Schools reports $16,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary School at Ceresco Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Sch at Raymond | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elementary Sch at Valparaiso | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Central Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary School at Ceresco's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 38.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elementary School at Ceresco
How many students attend Elementary School at Ceresco?
Elementary School at Ceresco has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ceresco, NE. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Ceresco?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Ceresco is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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 Ceresco?
12.4% of students at Elementary School at Ceresco are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School at Ceresco?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School at Ceresco is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Ceresco, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Ceresco?
Elementary School at Ceresco has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Raymond Central Public Schools?
Besides Elementary School at Ceresco, Raymond Central Public Schools also operates Secondary Sch at Raymond (237 students), Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School (155 students), and Elementary Sch at Valparaiso (149 students). See the Raymond Central Public Schools district page for the complete list.