- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Elementary School at Tekamah held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 310007101661 · Tekamah, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 13.1:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: High School at Tekamah (248 students)
Elementary School at Tekamah held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Elementary School at Tekamah compares
Elementary School at Tekamah 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$16,588
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 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.
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
District finance for Tekamah-Herman Community Schs reports $16,588 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~288 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, 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 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.