- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilber, NE
Elementary School at Wilber
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Wilber, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317872001727
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary School at Wilber earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wilber · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elementary School at Wilber has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary School at Wilber ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wilber, NE.
School address
District: Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317872001727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Elementary School at Wilber shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 317872001727 · Wilber, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.1:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilber-Clatonia High School (193 students)
Elementary School at Wilber shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elementary School at Wilber in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elementary School at Wilber
254 students
- Wilber-Clatoni
Wilber-Clatonia High School
193 students
- Wilber-Clatoni
Wilber-Clatonia Middle School
154 students
What this shows Elementary School at Wilber reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary School at Wilber compares
Elementary School at Wilber is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$14,564
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Elementary School at Wilber is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools reports $14,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary School at Wilber Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilber-Clatonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilber-Clatonia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary School at Wilber's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elementary School at Wilber
How many students attend Elementary School at Wilber?
Elementary School at Wilber has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilber, NE. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Wilber?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Wilber is 12.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 23% 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 Wilber?
25.5% of students at Elementary School at Wilber are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School at Wilber?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School at Wilber is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Wilber, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Wilber?
Elementary School at Wilber has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
How does Elementary School at Wilber rank among public schools in Wilber?
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary School at Wilber ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wilber, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools?
Besides Elementary School at Wilber, Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools also operates Wilber-Clatonia High School (193 students) and Wilber-Clatonia Middle School (154 students). See the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools district page for the complete list.