Enrollment
52
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310000300917
Elementary School at Dwight — Dwight, NE
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Dwight, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
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: East Butler 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary School at Dwight compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elementary School at Dwight reports 52 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 57% 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 63% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 8.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% below the Nebraska average and 84% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1040 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Butler Public Schools spends $28,853 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.4% from local sources (property taxes), 15.0% from the state, and 4.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Elementary School at Dwight 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 72% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 9% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% 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
5.9:1
students per teacher
— 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$28,853
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 1040 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.
Overview
Enrollment 52 Top 9% in Nebraska — larger than 91% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 5.9:1 -57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 8.5% -72% vs state
NCES ID 310000300917
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 1040:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Butler Public Schools, which includes Elementary School at Dwight.
$28,853
Per student
+42%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 15.0%
Federal 4.6%
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
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Elementary School at Dwight
How many students attend Elementary School at Dwight?
Elementary School at Dwight has 52 students enrolled. It is a other school in DWIGHT, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Dwight?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Dwight is 5.9:1, which is 57% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary School at Dwight?
8.5% of students at Elementary School at Dwight are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School at Dwight?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School at Dwight is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in DWIGHT, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Dwight?
Elementary School at Dwight has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.