Enrollment
288
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tekamah, NE
Elementary School at Tekamah
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Tekamah, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310007101661
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary School at Tekamah earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 288
- students enrolled
Elementary School at Tekamah has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tekamah-Herman Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310007101661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary School at Tekamah compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elementary School at Tekamah
Elementary School at Tekamah is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tekamah, Nebraska, enrolling 288 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.9% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Tekamah-Herman Community Schs, also runs High School at Tekamah (248 students).
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 School at Tekamah compares
Elementary School at Tekamah on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 13% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,474
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Elementary School at Tekamah is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tekamah-Herman Community Schs, which includes Elementary School at Tekamah.
$14,474
Per student
-18%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.1%
State 14.6%
Federal 5.4%
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 School at Tekamah Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School at Tekamah | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary School at Tekamah's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~288 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elementary School at Tekamah
How many students attend Elementary School at Tekamah?
Elementary School at Tekamah has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tekamah, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Tekamah?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Tekamah is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% 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 Tekamah?
26.9% of students at Elementary School at Tekamah are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School at Tekamah?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School at Tekamah is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Tekamah, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Tekamah?
Elementary School at Tekamah has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 School at Tekamah a good school?
Elementary School at Tekamah earns 46/100 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 Tekamah-Herman Community Schs?
Besides Elementary School at Tekamah, Tekamah-Herman Community Schs also operates High School at Tekamah (248 students). See the Tekamah-Herman Community Schs district page for the complete list.
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