Enrollment
254
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary School at Wilber compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elementary School at Wilber
Elementary School at Wilber is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilber, Nebraska, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 254 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 210 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools spends $13,215 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools also operates Wilber-Clatonia High School (193 students) and Wilber-Clatonia Middle School (154 students) alongside Elementary School at Wilber.
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 Wilber compares
Elementary School at Wilber on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools, which includes Elementary School at Wilber.
$13,215
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.6%
State 22.3%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~254 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wilber on the city page.
Is Elementary School at Wilber a good school?
Elementary School at Wilber earns 67/100 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 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.
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